CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Ochsner American Legion Hospital

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $279
  • Cash Discount Price: $201
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.14x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Ochsner American Legion Hospital is $279. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $201. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1634 Elton Road, Jennings, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$201

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$279

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: $201 (82%)
Insurance Median: $279 (114%)
Cash: $201 (82% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $279 (114% 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
Provider Network Of America $175 72%
Aetna $220 - $459 90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $220 - $494 90%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $220 90%
Humana $220 - $279 90%
Medicare (plans) $220 90%
Ochsner Health Plan $220 90%
Tricare $220 90%
UnitedHealthcare $220 - $330 90%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $220 90%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $226 93%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $279 114%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $279 114%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $279 114%
Cigna $291 119%
Verity Commercial And First Choice Network $295 121%
Zelis $442 181%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $478 - $908 196%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $502 206%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1634 Elton Road, Jennings, LA 70546
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals