CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Heywood Hospital -

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $415
Cash Discount Price: $925
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.70x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Heywood Hospital - is $415. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $925. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 242 Green Street, Gardner, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$925

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$415

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: $925 (379%)

Insurance Median: $415 (170%)

Cash: $925 (379% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $415 (170% 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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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$267 - $293	110%
Health New England	$267 - $401	110%
Fallon	$295 - $301	121%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$415 - $426	170%
Tufts	$444 - $452	182%
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care	$574	235%
UnitedHealthcare	$976	400%

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 $925.
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 Heywood Hospital - 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.