CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $628
  • Cash Discount Price: $646
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.58x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital is $628. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $646. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in Hwys 61 & 32, Sainte Genevieve, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$646

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$628

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: $646 (265%)
Insurance Median: $628 (258%)
Cash: $646 (265% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $628 (258% 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 258% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 158%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18 - $2,109 7%
Medicare (plans) $18 - $628 7%
Va $18 - $628 7%
Aetna $19 - $1,933 8%
Allwell $19 - $640 8%
Pphp $21 - $722 9%
Ambetter / Centene $23 - $785 9%
Meritain $57 - $1,933 23%
Multiplan/Phcs $63 - $2,134 26%
Healthlink_Compmanagement $66 - $2,235 27%
Healthlink_Hmo $66 - $2,235 27%
Healthlink_Ppo $66 - $2,235 27%
Medicaid / KanCare $118 48%
Homestate $123 50%
Healthy_Blue $142 58%
Uhc_Community $142 58%
UnitedHealthcare $452 - $1,256 185%
Cigna $2,059 845%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Hwys 61 & 32, Sainte Genevieve, MO 63670
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals