CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Minden Medical Center

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $903
  • Cash Discount Price: $451
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.70x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Minden Medical Center is $903. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $451. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in No 1 Medical Plaza, Minden, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$451

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$903

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: $451 (185%)
Insurance Median: $903 (370%)
Cash: $451 (185% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $903 (370% 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 370% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 270%). 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
Mcd United Hc La $76 - $287 31%
Aetna $142 - $285 58%
Mcd Amerihealth $142 - $285 58%
Mcd Healthy Blue $142 - $285 58%
Mcd La Hlth Conn $142 - $285 58%
Medicaid / KanCare $142 - $285 58%
Humana $157 - $313 64%
Private Pay $301 - $2,006 123%
Commercial Insurance $344 - $2,006 141%
Managed Care $344 - $2,006 141%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $458 - $2,006 188%
Workers Comp $903 - $2,006 370%
Auto Liability $1,003 - $2,006 411%
Charity And Indigent $1,003 - $2,006 411%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: No 1 Medical Plaza, Minden, LA 71055
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals