CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Acadian Medical Center

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $1,556
Cash Discount Price: $467
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.38x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Acadian Medical Center is $1,556. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $467. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 6.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3501 Highway 190 East, Eunice, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$467

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,556

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: $467 (192%)

Insurance Median: $1,556 (638%)

Cash: $467 (192% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,556 (638% 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 638% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 538%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Pp0/Manged Care	$178 - $1,556	73%
Ppo/Manged Care	$178 - $1,556	73%
Aetna	$294	121%
Mcd Hmo Amerigroup	$294	121%
Mcd Hmo La Care	$294	121%
Mcd Hmo La Hlth Cr Connct	$294	121%
Medicaid / KanCare	$294 - $1,556	121%
UnitedHealthcare	$294	121%
Mcd Hmo Com Hlth Solution	$323	133%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$438	180%
Charity/Map	$467 - $1,556	192%
American Postal Workers	$989 - $990	406%
Work Comp	$1,400	574%
Auto Insurance	$1,556	638%
Bankers Fidelity	$1,556	638%
Commerical	$1,556	638%
Commerical Ip	$1,556	638%
Industrial	$1,556	638%
Medicare (plans)	$1,556	638%
Mra Auto/Liability	$1,556	638%

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 $467.
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 Acadian 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.