CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Garrison Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $768
  • Cash Discount Price: $615
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Garrison Memorial Hospital is $768. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $615. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 407 3Rd Ave Se, Garrison, ND.
Cash / Self-Pay
$615

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$768

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: $615 (252%)
Insurance Median: $768 (315%)
Cash: $615 (252% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $768 (315% 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 315% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 215%). 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
Humana $452 185%
Medica $452 - $786 185%
United $452 - $669 185%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $461 - $786 189%
Health Partners $768 315%
Multiplan $814 334%
Sanford Health Plan $859 352%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 407 3Rd Ave Se, Garrison, ND 58540
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals