CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Northwest Health-La Porte

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $458
  • Cash Discount Price: $466
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.88x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Northwest Health-La Porte is $458. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $466. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$466

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$458

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: $466 (191%)
Insurance Median: $458 (188%)
Cash: $466 (191% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $458 (188% 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
Lutheran $25 - $633 10%
Self Pay $31 - $1,265 13%
Php $38 - $968 16%
Lutheran Preferred Medpartners $39 - $979 16%
Alpha Baking $42 - $1,054 17%
Php Freedom Network $56 - $1,410 23%
Encore $60 - $2,108 25%
County Of Laporte $65 - $1,640 27%
UnitedHealthcare $68 - $1,649 28%
Cigna $69 - $1,741 28%
Prime Health Services $70 - $1,757 29%
Prime Health Services Auto $70 - $1,757 29%
Aetna $72 - $1,937 30%
Ihn $74 - $1,874 30%
Community Health Alliance $81 - $2,038 33%
Lutheran Network $82 - $2,062 34%
Sagamore Health Network $82 - $2,062 34%
Chandler Group $84 - $2,108 34%
Hfn Workers Compensation $84 - $2,108 34%
Multiplan $84 - $2,108 34%
Phcs $84 - $2,108 34%
One Call $171 70%
Tricare $240 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $249 - $1,029 102%
Humana $249 - $740 102%
Medicare (plans) $249 102%
Node Champva $252 103%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $253 104%
Node Va $253 104%
Va Choice Program $253 104%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $254 104%
Managed Health Services $261 - $740 107%
Indiana Dept Of Correction $263 108%
Node Pphp Mcr Adv $266 109%
Us Department Of Labor $316 130%
Prime Health In Work Comp $455 187%
In Wc $506 208%
Caresource $569 - $740 233%
Encore Kba Epo $607 249%
Magnacare Ma $619 254%
Medicaid / KanCare $740 304%
Mhs $740 304%
Encore Kba Ppo $759 311%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN 46350
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals