CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Berkshire Medical Center

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $649
  • Cash Discount Price: $826
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Berkshire Medical Center is $649. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $826. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$826

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$649

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: $826 (339%)
Insurance Median: $649 (266%)
Cash: $826 (339% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $649 (266% 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 266% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 166%). 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
Fallon $101 - $461 41%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $124 - $891 51%
Comm Tufts Qhpsub (Network) $130 - $592 53%
Point32Health $130 - $996 53%
Workers Comp $140 - $636 57%
Allways Nhp $149 - $678 61%
Cdphp $149 - $943 61%
Health New England $149 - $731 61%
Mcd Out Of State $149 - $186 61%
Medicaid / KanCare $149 - $186 61%
Unicare $149 - $680 61%
UnitedHealthcare $150 - $902 62%
Comm Hne Hmo $152 - $691 62%
Comm Hne Ppo $161 - $734 66%
Bmchnp $171 - $242 70%
Aetna $174 - $791 71%
Mbhp $186 76%
Other Government $188 - $306 77%
Medicare (plans) $189 - $301 78%
Hospice $192 - $306 79%
Beacon $196 - $943 80%
Commcare Alliance $199 - $362 82%
Cigna $207 - $975 85%
Mvp $207 - $943 85%
Oxford $207 - $943 85%
First Health $214 - $996 88%
Connecticare $218 - $996 89%
Consolidated Health Plans $218 - $996 89%
Other Commercial $218 - $996 89%
Phcs $218 - $996 89%
Self Pay $218 - $996 89%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals