CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Slidell Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $221
  • Cash Discount Price: $263
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.91x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Slidell Memorial Hospital is $221. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $263. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 0.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$263

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$221

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: $263 (108%)
Insurance Median: $221 (91%)
Cash: $263 (108% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $221 (91% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $182 - $191 75%
Aetna $195 - $687 80%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $195 80%
Humana $195 - $221 80%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $195 80%
UnitedHealthcare $195 - $630 80%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $197 81%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $221 91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $221 - $482 91%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $221 91%
Medicare (plans) $221 91%
Ochsner Health Plan $221 91%
Tricare $221 91%
First Health Network $638 262%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $717 294%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $956 392%
Cigna $1,199 492%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $1,291 530%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals