CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Mercy Hospital Washington

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $1,354
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,257
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.55x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Mercy Hospital Washington is $1,354. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,257. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 5.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 East 5Th Street, Washington, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,257

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,354

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: $2,257 (926%)
Insurance Median: $1,354 (555%)
Cash: $2,257 (926% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,354 (555% 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 555% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 455%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $206 - $937 85%
Aetna $225 - $1,215 92%
American Health Advantage Of Mo Mcr [10473] $225 92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $225 - $3,125 92%
Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] $225 92%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] $225 92%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] $225 92%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433] $225 92%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] $225 92%
Globalhealth Contracted [320145] $225 92%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] $225 92%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] $225 92%
Humana $225 92%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] $225 92%
Kindful Hospice [20434] $225 92%
Medicare (plans) $225 - $3,472 92%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] $225 92%
Pace Of The Ozarks Contracted [320518] $225 92%
Qual Choice Contracted [320325] $225 92%
Tricare $225 92%
UnitedHealthcare $225 - $352 92%
Cigna $229 - $1,562 94%
Hope Trust Contracted [320488] $229 94%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] $248 102%
Healthscope Contracted [320182] $286 117%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] $352 144%
Centivo Contracted [320505] $378 155%
Preferred Health Plan Contracted [320522] $401 164%
Medica Contracted [320239] $906 372%
Ambetter / Centene $937 384%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] $937 384%
Novasys Contracted [320285] $937 384%
Aither Health Contracted [320449] $1,354 555%
Aither Health [20449] $1,354 555%
Auxiant Contracted [320462] $1,354 555%
Ebms Contracted [320493] $1,354 555%
Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502] $1,354 555%
Healthlink Contracted [320179] $1,354 - $2,361 555%
Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] $1,354 555%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] $1,354 - $1,736 555%
Mercy Benefit Admin [20251] $1,354 - $1,736 555%
Reflect Health Contracted [320492] $1,354 555%
Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483] $1,354 555%
Yuzu Health Contracted [320521] $1,354 555%
Health Choices Contracted [320448] $2,083 854%
Health Choices [20448] $2,083 854%
Medical Associates Health Contracted [320444] $2,083 854%
Federal Medical Center Contracted [320127] $2,257 926%
Insurance System Inc Contracted [320465] $2,257 926%
Point C Contracted [320238] $2,257 926%
Tri State Healthcare Coalition Contracted [320379] $2,257 926%
First Health Contracted [320128] $2,430 - $2,465 997%
Mercy Mgd Behavioral Health Contracted [320259] $2,430 997%
Multiplan Contracted [320270] $2,430 - $2,604 997%
Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320] $2,430 997%
Workers Comp [20426] $2,604 - $2,778 1068%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 901 East 5Th Street, Washington, MO 63090
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals