CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: PAM Specialty Hospital of Rocky Mount LLC

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $1,055
Cash Discount Price: $1,421
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at PAM Specialty Hospital of Rocky Mount LLC is $1,055. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,421. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 4.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1051 Noell Ln, Rocky Mount, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,421

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,055

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: $1,421 (583%)

Insurance Median: $1,055 (433%)

Cash: $1,421 (583% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,055 (433% 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 433% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 333%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
America'S Choice	$337 - $1,652	138%
Provider Network Of America	$361 - $1,770	148%
Quik Trip	$361 - $1,770	148%
Usa Managed Care Organization	$361 - $1,770	148%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network	$361 - $1,770	148%
Healthsmart	$376 - $1,841	154%
Evolutions Healthcare System	$385 - $1,888	158%
Multiplan/Phcs	$385 - $1,888	158%
Fortified Provider Network	$410 - $2,006	168%
Prime Health Services	$410 - $2,006	168%
Integrated Health Plan	$458 - $2,242	188%

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 $1,421.
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 PAM Specialty Hospital of Rocky Mount LLC 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.