CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Portsmouth Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $1,953
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,282
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Portsmouth Regional Hospital is $1,953. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,282. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 8.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 333 Borthwick Ave, Portsmouth, NH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,282

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,953

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: $4,282 (1757%)
Insurance Median: $1,953 (801%)
Cash: $4,282 (1757% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,953 (801% 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 801% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 701%). 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
Amerihealth Caritas $176 72%
Well Sense Health Plan $350 144%
United $1,100 - $2,826 451%
Maine Community Health $1,339 - $2,269 549%
Harvard Pilgrim $1,396 - $1,838 573%
Cigna $1,559 - $1,953 640%
Tufts Health Plan $1,610 - $2,449 660%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,897 778%
Aetna $2,711 1112%
Mvp Health Plan $2,997 1229%
Corvel $3,083 1265%
Evernorth $3,426 1405%
Mutual Of Omaha $3,426 1405%
Multiplan $3,468 1423%
First Health $3,897 1599%
Healthcare Value Mgmt $3,897 1599%
Oxford Health Plans $4,068 1669%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 333 Borthwick Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals