CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: HCA Florida Brandon Hospital

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $1,994
Cash Discount Price: $10,776
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital is $1,994. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10,776. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 8.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 119 Oakfield Dr, Brandon, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$10,776

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,994

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: $10,776 (4421%)

Insurance Median: $1,994 (818%)

Cash: $10,776 (4421% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,994 (818% 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 818% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 718%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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	$162 - $981	66%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$162 - $981	66%
Prime Health	$165 - $1,001	68%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members	$506	208%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$776	318%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$776	318%
Freedom Health Care	$840	345%
Optimum Healthcare	$840	345%
Avmed	$862 - $2,694	354%
Simply Healthcare	$1,369 - $1,659	562%
Oscar	$1,616	663%
United	$1,767 - $4,849	725%
Cigna	$1,940	796%
Molina	$2,047 - $2,909	840%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$2,478 - $9,914	1017%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$2,748	1127%
Humana	$3,017	1238%
Aetna	$3,233	1326%
Beacon Health Options	$5,388	2210%
Plotkin Health	$5,388	2210%
Prime Health Sheriff	$5,388	2210%
Multiplan	$8,082 - $9,159	3315%
Evernorth	$8,621	3537%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $10,776.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 93970.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm HCA Florida Brandon Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 93970.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.