CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Lucas County Health Center

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $908
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,202
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.72x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Lucas County Health Center is $908. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,202. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.72x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 North 7Th Street, Chariton, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,202

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$908

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: $1,202 (493%)
Insurance Median: $908 (372%)
Cash: $1,202 (493% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $908 (372% 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 372% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 272%). 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
Aetna $734 301%
Humana $734 - $1,135 301%
Medicare (plans) $734 301%
UnitedHealthcare $734 - $1,040 301%
Occunet $801 329%
Wellmark Hmo $881 361%
Wellmark Ppo $881 361%
Iowa Total Care $934 383%
Molina $934 383%
Midlands Choice $1,268 520%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 North 7Th Street, Chariton, IA 50049
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals