CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Carle Eureka Hospital

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $601
Cash Discount Price: $1,506
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.47x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Carle Eureka Hospital is $601. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,506. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 101 S Major St, Eureka, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,506

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$601

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: $1,506 (618%)

Insurance Median: $601 (247%)

Cash: $1,506 (618% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $601 (247% 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 247% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 147%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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	$61 - $1,364	25%
Cigna	$82 - $1,279	34%
Meridian	$95 - $990	39%
Humana	$176 - $928	72%
Molina	$190 - $990	78%
Wellcare	$256	105%
UnitedHealthcare	$427 - $1,273	175%
Community Partners Health Plan (Cphp)	$569 - $1,238	233%
Healthlink	$616 - $1,341	253%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$635 - $1,733	260%
Multiplan/Phcs	$711 - $1,547	292%

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 $1,506.
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 Eureka Hospital 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.