CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: St Alexius Medical Center

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $290
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at St Alexius Medical Center is $290. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1555 N Barrington Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$290

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%)
Insurance Median: $290 (119%)
Ins. Median: $290 (119% 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
Aarp $239 98%
UnitedHealthcare $239 - $254 98%
Aetna $252 - $862 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $252 - $862 103%
Covid-19 Uninsured $252 103%
Humana $252 103%
Medicare (plans) $252 - $260 103%
Molina Healthcare Of Illinois $260 107%
Bright Health $315 129%
Smarthealth $353 145%
Actin Care $391 160%
Ambetter / Centene $408 167%
Cigna $794 - $813 326%
County Care $862 354%
Harmony Health Plan $862 354%
Illinicare $862 354%
Medicaid / KanCare $862 354%
Meridian $862 354%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1555 N Barrington Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals