CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Carle Bromenn Medical Center

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $413
Cash Discount Price: $2,063
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.69x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Carle Bromenn Medical Center is $413. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,063. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1304 Franklin Avenue, Normal, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,063

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$413

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: $2,063 (846%)

Insurance Median: $413 (169%)

Cash: $2,063 (846% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $413 (169% 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.

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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	$176 - $256	72%
Aetna	$181 - $1,364	74%
Meridian	$206 - $256	85%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$256 - $1,279	105%
Molina	$256 - $413	105%
UnitedHealthcare	$256 - $1,273	105%
Wellcare	$256	105%
Community Partners Health Plan (Cphp)	$1,238	508%
Cigna	$1,279	525%
Healthlink	$1,341	550%
Multiplan/Phcs	$1,547	635%

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 $2,063.
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 Carle Bromenn 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.