CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Caromont Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $511
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,820
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Caromont Regional Medical Center is $511. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,820. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,820

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$511

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: $1,820 (747%)
Insurance Median: $511 (210%)
Cash: $1,820 (747% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $511 (210% 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 210% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 110%). 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 $244 - $837 100%
UnitedHealthcare $244 - $968 100%
Aetna $254 - $901 104%
Devoted Health $256 105%
Healthteam $256 105%
Longevity Health $256 105%
Molina $256 - $511 105%
Humana $261 - $1,602 107%
Carolina Complete Health $274 112%
Partners Behavioral Health $274 112%
Alliance Behavioral Health $279 114%
Amerihealth Caritas $279 114%
Carolina Complete Health Tailored Plans $279 114%
Vaya Behavioral Health $279 114%
Wellcare $279 114%
Surgery Plus $427 175%
Cigna $453 - $732 186%
Absolute Total Care $511 210%
Gaston County Jail $548 225%
Carolina Caring $609 - $1,441 250%
Corporate Benefits Service $656 269%
Medcost $1,238 508%
Self Pay $1,365 560%
Beech Street $1,492 612%
Multiplan $1,492 612%
First Health Network $1,729 709%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28052
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals