CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Oakdale Community Hospital

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $523
  • Cash Discount Price: $180
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Oakdale Community Hospital is $523. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $180. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$180

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$523

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: $180 (74%)
Insurance Median: $523 (215%)
Cash: $180 (74% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $523 (215% 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 215% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 115%). 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
Amfirst $180 74%
Self Pay $180 74%
Aetna $199 - $505 82%
Medicaid / KanCare $199 82%
UnitedHealthcare $199 82%
Humana $219 - $566 90%
Meritain $223 - $505 91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $382 157%
Web-Tpa $449 184%
Cigna $489 - $506 201%
Ima $539 - $898 221%
Ppo Plus $539 221%
Wc Gulf South Risk Srvcs $808 331%
Wc Martco $808 331%
Wc Misc $808 331%
Wc Risk Mgmnt-Baton Rouge $808 331%
Wc Sedwick Workmans Comp $808 331%
Wc Us Department Of Labor $808 331%
American Public Life $898 368%
American Retirement Life $898 368%
Apwu $898 368%
Auto Liability $898 368%
Bankers Life $898 368%
Correct Care $898 368%
Fox Everitt $898 368%
Mailhandlers Benefit Plan $898 368%
Medishare $898 368%
Medplus $898 368%
Misc Commerical $898 368%
Phcs $898 368%
Physicians Mutual $898 368%
State Farm-La $898 368%
Triwest $898 368%
Us Family Health Plan $898 368%
Usaa $898 368%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA 71463
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals