CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Tift Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $761
  • Cash Discount Price: $713
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Tift Regional Medical Center is $761. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $713. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$713

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$761

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: $713 (292%)
Insurance Median: $761 (312%)
Cash: $713 (292% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $761 (312% 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 312% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 212%). 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
Tricare $158 - $224 65%
Va Contract $168 69%
Peach State Health Plan $185 76%
Hospice $220 90%
Medicare (plans) $220 90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $224 - $1,522 92%
UnitedHealthcare $224 - $1,286 92%
Aetna $225 - $1,315 92%
Clover Health $225 92%
Wellcare $225 - $299 92%
Health One Alliance $234 - $325 96%
Humana $235 - $761 96%
Caresource Marketplace Exchange $242 - $336 99%
Pruitt Health Premier $242 99%
Zelis Network Solutions $274 - $448 112%
Amerigroup $300 - $342 123%
Medicaid / KanCare $300 - $342 123%
Peachstate $315 - $359 129%
Caresource $330 - $376 135%
Ga Workers Comp $633 260%
Self Pay 50 $666 - $761 273%
Misc Commercial Insurance Plans $1,200 - $1,370 492%
Self Pay $1,200 - $1,370 492%
Cigna $1,217 - $1,390 499%
Misc Non Contracted Commercial Plans $1,333 - $1,522 547%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA 31794
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals