CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Van Diest Medical Center

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $578
  • Cash Discount Price: $661
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.37x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Van Diest Medical Center is $578. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $661. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2350 Hospital Drive, Webster City, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$661

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$578

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: $661 (271%)
Insurance Median: $578 (237%)
Cash: $661 (271% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $578 (237% 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 237% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 137%). 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
Humana $372 153%
Medical Associates $372 - $620 153%
Amerigroup $375 - $476 154%
Partners Health Alliance $427 175%
Aetna $471 - $743 193%
Iowa Total Care $472 194%
Molina Healthcare $479 196%
UnitedHealthcare $487 - $743 200%
Midlands Choice $578 237%
Health Alliance-Midwest, Inc. Of Ia $620 254%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2350 Hospital Drive, Webster City, IA 50595
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals