CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $556
  • Cash Discount Price: $175
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.28x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Ochsner Medical Center Acute is $556. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $175. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$175

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$556

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: $175 (72%)
Insurance Median: $556 (228%)
Cash: $175 (72% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $556 (228% 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 228% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 128%). 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
Tricare $87 - $222 36%
Humana $120 - $222 49%
UnitedHealthcare $120 - $886 49%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $122 50%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $122 50%
Aetna $124 - $624 51%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $124 51%
Medicaid / KanCare $182 - $191 75%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $222 91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $222 - $651 91%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $222 91%
Medicare (plans) $222 91%
Ochsner Health Plan $222 91%
Pace New Orleans $244 100%
Christus Health Exchange Plan $446 183%
Cigna $518 212%
First Health Network $596 244%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $596 244%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network $596 244%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $627 257%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $635 260%
Zelis $635 260%
Employers Health Network (Ehn) $675 277%
Prime Health Services Ppo $675 277%
Usa Managed Care Network $675 277%
Behavioral Health Systems $715 293%
Evolutions Healthcare $715 293%
Galaxy Health Network Ppo $715 293%
Galaxy Health Network Wc $715 293%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals