CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $620
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,750
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center is $620. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,750. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,750

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$620

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: $2,750 (1128%)
Insurance Median: $620 (254%)
Cash: $2,750 (1128% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $620 (254% 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 254% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 154%). 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
Ambetter / Centene $402 165%
Friday Health $412 169%
Cigna $426 - $2,200 175%
Absolute Total Care $495 203%
Nhc Advantage $522 214%
Peach State $550 226%
United $553 - $1,238 227%
Memorial Health Plan $605 - $1,238 248%
Prime Health $608 249%
Employer'S Health Network $621 255%
Amerigroup $676 277%
Centurion $761 312%
Dan Vaden Chevrolet Cadillac $1,100 451%
Health One Alliance $1,265 519%
Novanet $2,475 1015%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals