CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Broward Health Medical Center

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $1,455
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,646
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Broward Health Medical Center is $1,455. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,646. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 5.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,646

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,455

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$243.77

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $243.77 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $2,646 (1085%)
Insurance Median: $1,455 (597%)
Cash: $2,646 (1085% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,455 (597% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $243.77 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 597% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 497%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Neighborhood Health Partnership $120 49%
United $120 49%
Aetna $134 - $2,117 55%
Humana $252 103%
Medica Healthcare $252 103%
Preferred Care Partners $252 103%
United Aarp $252 103%
United/Wellmed $252 103%
Careplus Health Plan $255 105%
Florida Pace Center $255 105%
Devoted $260 - $1,191 107%
Clear Springs Healthcare $262 107%
Doctor'S Healthcare $262 107%
Amerihealth Caritas $267 110%
Community Care Plan $429 176%
Freedom Health $662 272%
Healthsun Health Plan $662 272%
Simply Healthcare $662 272%
Wellpath $926 380%
Cigna $1,196 491%
Avmed $1,217 - $1,323 499%
Wellcare $1,323 543%
Sunshine State Health Plan Healthy Kids $1,455 597%
Curative Administrators, Llc $1,588 651%
Wellcare Healthy Kids $1,588 651%
Tour + Med Assistance International $1,720 706%
Gmmi/Canadian Medical Network $1,852 760%
Quality Health Management $1,852 760%
Trident Global Assistance International $1,852 760%
United International $1,852 760%
Us Maritime Consultants $1,852 760%
Dimension Health/International Plus $2,117 868%
Medcare International $2,117 868%
Seguro Reservas International $2,117 868%
Star Healthcare Network $2,117 868%
Viking Cruises $2,117 868%
World Medical Management Solutions $2,117 868%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals