CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $268
Cash Discount Price: $605
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf is $268. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $605. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3801 E Hwy 98, Port Saint Joe, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$605

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$268

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: $605 (248%)

Insurance Median: $268 (110%)

Cash: $605 (248% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $268 (110% 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.

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
Blue Mcr Replacement	$260	107%
Medicare (plans)	$260	107%
Veteran	$260	107%
Wellcare	$260	107%
Healthspring Mcr Replacement	$262 - $265	107%
UnitedHealthcare	$262	107%
Aetna	$268 - $480	110%
Humana	$268	110%
Smarthealth	$364	149%
Oscar Health Plan	$416	171%
Ambetter / Centene	$429	176%
Occunet	$481 - $585	197%
Cigna	$832	341%

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 $605.
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 Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf 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.