CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Broward Health North

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $1,198
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,177
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.91x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Broward Health North is $1,198. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,177. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 4.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 E Sample Rd, Deerfield Beach, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,177

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,198

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: $2,177 (893%)
Insurance Median: $1,198 (491%)
Cash: $2,177 (893% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,198 (491% 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 491% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 391%). 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 - $1,742 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 - $980 107%
Clear Springs Healthcare $262 107%
Doctor'S Healthcare $262 107%
Amerihealth Caritas $267 110%
Community Care Plan $353 145%
Freedom Health $544 223%
Healthsun Health Plan $544 223%
Simply Healthcare $544 223%
Wellpath $762 313%
Cigna $984 404%
Avmed $1,002 - $1,089 411%
Wellcare $1,089 447%
Sunshine State Health Plan Healthy Kids $1,198 491%
Curative Administrators, Llc $1,306 536%
Wellcare Healthy Kids $1,306 536%
Tour + Med Assistance International $1,415 580%
Gmmi/Canadian Medical Network $1,524 625%
Quality Health Management $1,524 625%
Trident Global Assistance International $1,524 625%
United International $1,524 625%
Us Maritime Consultants $1,524 625%
Dimension Health/International Plus $1,742 715%
Medcare International $1,742 715%
Seguro Reservas International $1,742 715%
Star Healthcare Network $1,742 715%
Viking Cruises $1,742 715%
World Medical Management Solutions $1,742 715%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 201 E Sample Rd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33064
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals