CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Atrium Health Navicent Peach

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $191
Cash Discount Price: $402
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.78x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Atrium Health Navicent Peach is $191. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $402. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 0.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1960 Highway 247 Connector, Byron, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$402

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$191

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: $402 (165%)

Insurance Median: $191 (78%)

Cash: $402 (165% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $191 (78% 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
Aetna	$35 - $474	14%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$35 - $185	14%
Georgia Health Advantage	$35 - $185	14%
Humana	$35 - $683	14%
UnitedHealthcare	$35 - $513	14%
Care Source	$36 - $189	15%
Clover	$36 - $189	15%
Eon Health	$36 - $189	15%
Alliant	$37 - $393	15%
Pruitt Health	$37 - $195	15%
Ambetter / Centene	$40 - $410	16%
Cigna	$194 - $585	80%
Securehealth	$196 - $522	80%
Multiplan	$522 - $642	214%
Novanet	$642	263%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$683	280%
Beechstreet	$747	306%

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 $402.
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 Atrium Health Navicent Peach 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.