CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: High Point Regional Health System

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $635
  • Cash Discount Price: $762
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.60x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at High Point Regional Health System is $635. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $762. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 N Elm St, High Point, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$762

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$635

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: $762 (313%)
Insurance Median: $635 (260%)
Cash: $762 (313% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $635 (260% 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 260% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 160%). 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
Amerihealth $221 - $494 91%
Carolina Complete $221 91%
Healthy Blue $221 91%
Partners $221 91%
UnitedHealthcare $223 - $1,017 91%
Vaya $223 91%
Wellcare $223 91%
Alliance $225 92%
Trillium $228 94%
Medcost $408 - $976 167%
Aetna $454 - $990 186%
Oscar $457 - $609 187%
Ambetter / Centene $487 200%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $493 - $750 202%
Cigna $836 343%
Directnet $900 369%
Private Healthcare Systems $1,249 512%
Multiplan $1,371 562%
Humana $1,416 - $1,447 581%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 601 N Elm St, High Point, NC 27261
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals