CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Midwest Surgical Hospital LLC

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $249
Cash Discount Price: $2,048
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Midwest Surgical Hospital LLC is $249. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,048. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7915 Farnam Drive, Omaha, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,048

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$249

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: $2,048 (840%)

Insurance Median: $249 (102%)

Cash: $2,048 (840% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $249 (102% 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	$247	101%
Humana	$247	101%
Medicaid / KanCare	$247	101%
Wellcare	$247	101%
Molina	$251	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$364	149%
Aetna	$455	187%
Elite Choice (Methodist)	$503	206%

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 $2,048.
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 Midwest Surgical Hospital 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.