CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Great Plains Health

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $436
Cash Discount Price: $493
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.79x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Great Plains Health is $436. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $493. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 West Leota St, North Platte, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$493

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$436

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: $493 (202%)

Insurance Median: $436 (179%)

Cash: $493 (202% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $436 (179% 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
Nebraska Total Care	$33 - $257	14%
Molina	$35 - $280	14%
Midwest Network Alliance	$64 - $1,997	26%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$68 - $2,028	28%
Midlands Choice	$71 - $2,131	29%
Ambetter / Centene	$76 - $1,167	31%
Medica	$77 - $2,108	32%
Oscar Health	$78 - $2,131	32%
Coventry	$79 - $2,176	32%
Geha	$79 - $2,154	32%
Mutual Of Omaha	$80 - $2,176	33%
UnitedHealthcare	$417 - $2,176	171%

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 $493.
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 Great Plains Health 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.