CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Sparrow Ionia Hospital

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $289
  • Cash Discount Price: $237
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Sparrow Ionia Hospital is $289. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $237. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3565 S State Road, Ionia, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$237

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$289

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: $237 (97%)
Insurance Median: $289 (119%)
Cash: $237 (97% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $289 (119% 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.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare $20 - $268 8%
Medicare (plans) $31 - $307 13%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $51 - $725 21%
Priority Health Medihmo $244 100%
Aetna $256 - $289 105%
Covenant Advantage $289 119%
Medigold $289 119%
Senior Community Care $289 119%
Humana $303 - $936 124%
Priority $709 291%
UnitedHealthcare $887 364%
Cigna $916 376%
Great West Healthcare $916 376%
Asr $925 379%
Blue Care Network $925 379%
Health Alliance Plan $925 379%
Cofinity $936 384%
Mclaren Commercial $1,030 423%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3565 S State Road, Ionia, MI 48846
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals