CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Lakewood Health System

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $418
Cash Discount Price: $355
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.71x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Lakewood Health System is $418. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $355. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 49725 County Road 83, Staples, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$355

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$418

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: $355 (146%)

Insurance Median: $418 (171%)

Cash: $355 (146% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $418 (171% 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
Ucare Msho/Special Needs	$21 - $437	9%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$31 - $781	13%
Humana	$31 - $429	13%
Ucare Mcr Adv	$31 - $437	13%
UnitedHealthcare	$31 - $944	13%
Medica Msho/Mcr Adv	$32 - $424	13%
Ucare Individual/Family - All Other Plans	$49 - $488	20%
Medica Choice Care	$55 - $518	23%
Medica Choice/Focus/Ifb/Mhps - All Other Plans	$55 - $950	23%
Preferred One Hmo	$62 - $1,008	25%
Preferred One Ppo - All Other Plans	$66 - $1,008	27%
Health Partners - All Plans	$83 - $997	34%

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 $355.
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 Lakewood Health System 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.