CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Liberty Hospital

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $280
  • Cash Discount Price: $539
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Liberty Hospital is $280. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $539. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2525 Glenn Hendren Dr, Liberty, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$539

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$280

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: $539 (221%)
Insurance Median: $280 (115%)
Cash: $539 (221% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $280 (115% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $34 - $1,510 14%
Aetna $217 89%
Cigna $217 89%
UnitedHealthcare $217 - $359 89%
Medicare (plans) $220 - $239 90%
Humana $222 - $280 91%
Healthy Blue $233 96%
Ambetter / Centene $276 113%
Home State Health $319 131%
Fox Everett $1,145 470%
Phcs $1,432 587%
Multiplan $1,584 650%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2525 Glenn Hendren Dr, Liberty, MO 64068
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals