CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $925
  • Cash Discount Price: $420
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.79x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital is $925. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $420. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$420

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$925

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: $420 (172%)
Insurance Median: $925 (379%)
Cash: $420 (172% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $925 (379% 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 379% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 279%). 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
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana $185 - $240 76%
Healthy Blue Louisiana $185 - $240 76%
Humana $185 - $463 76%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections $185 - $240 76%
UnitedHealthcare $185 - $1,362 76%
Aetna $200 - $1,443 82%
Triwest $225 92%
Active Med $230 94%
Arcadian Health Plan $230 94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $230 - $677 94%
Christus Health $230 - $322 94%
Coventry $230 94%
Vantage Health Plan Inc. $230 - $1,002 94%
Dignity Health $237 97%
Peoples Health $237 97%
Wellcare $241 99%
Allyalign Health $253 104%
Medicare (plans) $253 104%
Cigna $734 301%
Lsu First Choice Verity $770 - $1,002 316%
Gilsbar, Inc. $925 - $1,202 379%
Healthcare Highways $925 - $1,202 379%
Verity Healthnet $925 - $1,202 379%
Healthsmart $1,002 - $1,603 411%
Ppoplus Llc $1,002 - $1,303 411%
Five Point Credit Union $1,079 - $1,403 443%
Multiplan $1,079 - $1,403 443%
Phcs $1,079 - $1,403 443%
Health Management Network $1,233 - $1,603 506%
Provider Select $1,233 - $1,603 506%
First Health $1,310 - $1,703 537%
Verity Healthnet National $1,310 - $1,703 537%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals