CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: HCA Florida Northwest Hospital

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $1,247
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,342
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at HCA Florida Northwest Hospital is $1,247. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,342. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 5.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 N State Rd 7, Margate, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,342

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,247

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: $5,342 (2191%)
Insurance Median: $1,247 (512%)
Cash: $5,342 (2191% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,247 (512% 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 512% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 412%). 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
Corvel Corporation $173 - $1,062 71%
Careworks (Rockport) $177 - $1,084 73%
Prime Health $177 - $1,084 73%
Freedom Health $459 - $855 188%
Optimum $459 188%
Avmed $694 - $2,671 285%
Simply Healthcare Plans $694 285%
Simply Healthcare $721 296%
Oscar $855 351%
Amerihealth Caritas $908 372%
Molina $1,015 - $1,442 416%
Cigna $1,122 460%
Humana $1,122 - $1,816 460%
Health Sun Health Plan $1,138 467%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan) $1,229 504%
United Ppo $1,266 519%
Sunshine State Health Plan $1,410 578%
Aetna $1,603 658%
Blis $1,870 767%
United $2,404 986%
Plotkin Health $2,671 1096%
Prime Health Sherriff $2,671 1096%
Medica Healthcare $3,098 1271%
Multiplan $4,006 - $4,541 1643%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2801 N State Rd 7, Margate, FL 33063
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals