CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $1,335
Cash Discount Price: $939
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.48x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital is $1,335. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $939. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 5.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10 Alice Peck Day Drive, Lebanon, NH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$939

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,335

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: $939 (385%)

Insurance Median: $1,335 (548%)

Cash: $939 (385% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,335 (548% 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 548% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 448%). 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
Ambetter / Centene	$24	10%
Nh Healthy Families	$25	10%
Medicaid / KanCare	$800	328%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$862 - $1,551	354%
Harvard Pilgrim	$1,084 - $1,511	445%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,255	515%
Wellpoint	$1,259	516%
Tufts	$1,278	524%
Cigna	$1,335 - $1,426	548%
Commercial Generic	$1,335	548%
Connecticut General	$1,335	548%
Klais	$1,347	553%
Aetna	$1,569	644%
Mvp	$1,586	651%
Coventry Health	$1,656	679%
Coventry Health Wc	$1,656	679%
Humana	$1,813	744%

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 $939.
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 Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital 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.