CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Methodist Hospitals Inc

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $670
Cash Discount Price: $727
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.75x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Methodist Hospitals Inc is $670. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $727. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Grant St, Gary, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$727

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$670

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: $727 (298%)

Insurance Median: $670 (275%)

Cash: $727 (298% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $670 (275% 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 275% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 175%). 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	$50 - $805	21%
Magnacare	$119	49%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$251 - $936	103%
Humana	$251 - $740	103%
Medicare (plans)	$251	103%
United Heathcare	$251	103%
Zing	$256	105%
Cigna	$379 - $454	155%
UnitedHealthcare	$412 - $740	169%
Caresource Maketplace	$414	170%
Ambetter / Centene	$502	206%
Physicians Health Plan Of Northern Indiana	$571 - $629	234%
Encore	$593 - $968	243%
Phcs	$672 - $740	276%
Siho	$692 - $762	284%
Sagamore	$711 - $783	292%
Multiplan	$721 - $794	296%
Caresource	$740	304%
Managed Health Services	$740	304%
Medicaid / KanCare	$740	304%
Hfn	$771 - $925	316%

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 $727.
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 Methodist Hospitals Inc 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.