CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Mercy Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $964
Cash Discount Price: $378
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Mercy Regional Medical Center is $964. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $378. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 E Main, Ville Platte, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$378

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$964

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: $378 (155%)

Insurance Median: $964 (395%)

Cash: $378 (155% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $964 (395% 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 395% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 295%). 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
Aetna	$117 - $188	48%
Mcd Hmo Amerigroup	$117 - $188	48%
Mcd Hmo La Care	$117 - $188	48%
Mcd Hmo La Hlth Cr Connct	$117 - $188	48%
Medicaid / KanCare	$117 - $1,556	48%
UnitedHealthcare	$118 - $190	48%
Mcd Hmo Com Hlth Solution	$128 - $207	53%
Charity/Map	$289 - $1,556	119%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$449	184%
Pp0/Manged Care	$482 - $1,556	198%
Ppo/Manged Care	$482 - $1,556	198%
American Postal Workers	$771 - $1,245	316%
Work Comp	$868 - $1,400	356%
Commerical	$964 - $1,556	395%
Commerical Ip	$964 - $1,556	395%
Mcr American Hlth Adv	$964 - $1,556	395%
Medicare (plans)	$964 - $1,556	395%
Mra Auto/Liability	$964 - $1,556	395%
Tricare	$964 - $1,556	395%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $378.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 93970.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Mercy Regional Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 93970.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.