CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Acadia General Hospital

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $220
  • Cash Discount Price: $313
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.90x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Acadia General Hospital is $220. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $313. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 0.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1305 Crowley Rayne Highway, Crowley, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$313

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$220

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: $313 (128%)
Insurance Median: $220 (90%)
Cash: $313 (128% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $220 (90% 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
Aetna $178 - $817 73%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $178 73%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $178 73%
Humana $178 - $220 73%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $178 73%
UnitedHealthcare $178 - $466 73%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $220 - $550 90%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $220 90%
Medicare (plans) $220 90%
Ochsner Health Plan $220 90%
Tricare $220 90%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $226 93%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $231 95%
Zelis $242 99%
Verity Commercial And First Choice Network $476 195%
Cigna $876 359%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1305 Crowley Rayne Highway, Crowley, LA 70526
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals