CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Wakemed, Cary Hospital

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $280
Cash Discount Price: $360
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.15x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Wakemed, Cary Hospital is $280. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $360. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1900 Kildare Farm Road, Cary, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$360

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$280

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: $360 (148%)

Insurance Median: $280 (115%)

Cash: $360 (148% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $280 (115% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$98 - $472	40%
Amerihealth	$141	58%
Carolina Complete	$141	58%
Healthy Blue	$141	58%
Wellcare	$141	58%
Aetna	$234 - $645	96%
Cary - Alignment	$245	101%
Cigna	$249 - $483	102%
Ambetter / Centene	$261 - $360	107%
Cary - Liberty	$280	115%
Cary - Pruitt	$280	115%
Cary - Wellcare	$280	115%
First Health	$436 - $834	179%
Medcost	$683 - $711	280%
Phcs	$758	311%
Multiplan	$853	350%

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 $360.
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 Wakemed, Cary 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.