CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Hutchinson Health

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $517
Cash Discount Price: $879
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.12x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Hutchinson Health is $517. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $879. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1095 Highway 15 South, Hutchinson, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$879

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$517

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: $879 (361%)

Insurance Median: $517 (212%)

Cash: $879 (361% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $517 (212% 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 212% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 112%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$113 - $1,009	46%
Ma Wisconsin Replacement [950271]	$239	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$239 - $1,745	98%
Medicare (plans)	$262	107%
Medicaid / KanCare	$271 - $1,326	111%
Healthpartners [900713]	$1,329	545%
First Health Network [950334]	$1,720	706%
Medica [900156]	$1,737	713%

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 $879.
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 Hutchinson Health 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.