CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $1,709
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,675
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital is $1,709. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,675. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 7.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5601 Loch Raven Boulevard, Baltimore, MD.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,675

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,709

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: $1,675 (687%)
Insurance Median: $1,709 (701%)
Cash: $1,675 (687% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,709 (701% 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 701% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 601%). 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 $1,709 701%
Amerigroup $1,709 701%
Amerihealth Caritas District Of Columbia $1,709 701%
Carefirst Advantage Inc $1,709 701%
Carefirst Blue Choice Inc $1,709 701%
Cigna $1,709 701%
First Health $1,709 701%
Hscsn $1,709 701%
Humana $1,709 701%
Kaiser Permanente $1,709 701%
Magellan Behavioral Health Inc $1,709 701%
Mamsi $1,709 701%
Medstar Family Choice $1,709 701%
Medstar Family Choice Inc $1,709 701%
Ncppo Healthlink Ppo $1,709 701%
Pfc $1,709 701%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs) $1,709 701%
Tricare $1,709 701%
United Behavioral Health Inc $1,709 701%
UnitedHealthcare $1,709 701%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5601 Loch Raven Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21239
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals