CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: University of Missouri Health Care

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $836
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,133
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at University of Missouri Health Care is $836. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,133. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,133

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$836

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: $1,133 (465%)
Insurance Median: $836 (343%)
Cash: $1,133 (465% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $836 (343% 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 343% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 243%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $230 - $950 94%
Aetna $234 - $1,455 96%
American Health Management $234 96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $234 - $1,245 96%
Humana $234 96%
Wellcare $234 96%
Provider Partners Health Plan $239 98%
Medica With Mu Health $251 - $661 103%
Healthy Blue $309 127%
United Community $309 127%
Home State $330 135%
Immergun $661 271%
Coventry Health Plan $1,228 504%
Healthlink $1,228 504%
Coventry Health Plan National $1,417 581%
Mercy $1,417 581%
Cox Health Network $1,511 620%
Cigna $1,606 659%
Multiplan $1,662 682%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65212
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals