CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $337
Cash Discount Price: $260
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.38x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi is $337. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $260. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 407 Cincinnati Street, Delhi, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$260

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$337

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: $260 (107%)

Insurance Median: $337 (138%)

Cash: $260 (107% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $337 (138% 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.

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
Aetna	$31 - $521	13%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$31 - $416	13%
Humana	$31 - $566	13%
Vantage Mcr Adv	$31 - $404	13%
Cigna	$36 - $302	15%
Vantage Ppo	$45 - $633	18%
Vantage-All Other Plans	$45 - $599	18%
UnitedHealthcare	$52 - $533	21%
Multiplan-All Plans	$83 - $566	34%
Ppo Plus-All Plans	$94 - $466	39%
Galaxy Network-All Plans	$114 - $533	47%
Geha-All Plans	$114 - $466	47%
Amerihealth Caritas-All Plans	$134 - $521	55%
Healthy Blue Mcaid-All Plans	$134 - $521	55%
Verity Healthnet Exclusive	$500	205%
Verity Healthnet Standard-All Other Plans	$566	232%

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 $260.
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 Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi 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.