CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Highland Hills Medical Center

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $321
Cash Discount Price: $234
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Highland Hills Medical Center is $321. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $234. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 401 Getwell Drive, Senatobia, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$234

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$321

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: $234 (96%)

Insurance Median: $321 (132%)

Cash: $234 (96% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $321 (132% 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
Medicare (plans)	$107 - $468	44%
Molina_Him	$107 - $321	44%
Medicaid / KanCare	$149 - $185	61%
Molina_Chip	$177 - $280	73%
First_Choice	$332	136%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$354 - $398	145%
Mpcn_Comm	$359	147%
Cigna	$461	189%
Vantage_Administered	$498	204%
Aetna	$691	283%
Bhsg	$1,037	425%

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 $234.
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 Highland Hills Medical Center 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.