CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Duke University Hospital

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $288
Cash Discount Price: $434
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Duke University Hospital is $288. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $434. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$434

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$288

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: $434 (178%)

Insurance Median: $288 (118%)

Cash: $434 (178% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $288 (118% 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
Piedmont Health	$172	71%
Troy Health	$172 - $235	71%
Voans	$172 - $235	71%
Humana	$174 - $1,367	71%
UnitedHealthcare	$174 - $1,212	71%
Cigna	$176 - $804	72%
Liberty	$176 - $240	72%
Aetna	$177 - $889	73%
Alliance Health	$194 - $288	80%
Amerihealth	$194 - $288	80%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$194 - $881	80%
Carolina Complete Health	$194 - $288	80%
Partners	$194 - $288	80%
Trillium	$194 - $288	80%
Sentara	$392 - $1,002	161%
Medcost	$699	287%

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 $434.
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 Duke University 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.