CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Harrison County Community Hospital

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $465
Cash Discount Price: $521
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Harrison County Community Hospital is $465. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $521. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2600 Miller Street, Bethany, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$521

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$465

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: $521 (214%)

Insurance Median: $465 (191%)

Cash: $521 (214% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $465 (191% 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
Cigna	$157 - $641	64%
Provider Partners Health Plans	$157 - $502	64%
Care Improvement Plus	$162 - $465	66%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$168 - $705	69%
Allwell	$181 - $465	74%
Ambetter / Centene	$181 - $465	74%
Blue Advantage Plus	$181 - $465	74%
Humana	$181 - $722	74%
UnitedHealthcare	$181 - $681	74%
Aetna	$220 - $705	90%
6 Degrees Health	$228 - $641	94%
Healthy Blue	$283 - $286	116%
Home State	$283 - $286	116%
Multiplan	$641	263%
Wellmark	$641	263%

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 $521.
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 Harrison County Community Hospital 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.