CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Mainehealth Franklin Hospital

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $296
Cash Discount Price: $1,057
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.21x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Mainehealth Franklin Hospital is $296. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,057. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 111 Franklin Health Commons, Farmington, ME.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,057

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$296

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: $1,057 (434%)

Insurance Median: $296 (121%)

Cash: $1,057 (434% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $296 (121% 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	$32 - $806	13%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$37 - $1,049	15%
UnitedHealthcare	$37 - $942	15%
Wellcare	$37 - $327	15%
Multiplan	$59 - $993	24%
Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare	$62 - $890	25%
Community Health Options	$65 - $921	27%
Cigna	$885	363%

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 $1,057.
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 Mainehealth Franklin 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.