CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Grinnell Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $239
Cash Discount Price: $417
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Grinnell Regional Medical Center is $239. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $417. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 210 Fourth Avenue, Grinnell, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$417

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$239

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: $417 (171%)

Insurance Median: $239 (98%)

Cash: $417 (171% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $239 (98% 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	$30 - $1,438	12%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $401	12%
Molina	$30 - $230	12%
Amerivantage	$31 - $237	13%
Humana	$31 - $237	13%
UnitedHealthcare	$31 - $1,091	13%
Wellmark Uph Self-Funded	$59 - $341	24%
Health Partners Open Network	$63 - $473	26%
Cigna	$78 - $935	32%
Amerigroup	$240	98%
Iowa Total Care	$240	98%
Medica Exchange Inspire	$539	221%
Medica Exchange Insure	$604	248%

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 $417.
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 Grinnell Regional Medical Center 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.