CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $805
  • Cash Discount Price: $379
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.30x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Trinitas Regional Medical Center is $805. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $379. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$379

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$805

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: $379 (155%)
Insurance Median: $805 (330%)
Cash: $379 (155% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $805 (330% 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 330% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 230%). 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
Wellpoint $98 - $264 40%
Aetna $264 - $2,626 108%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $264 - $1,287 108%
Clover Health $264 108%
Fidelis Care $264 108%
Humana $264 108%
UnitedHealthcare $269 - $2,452 110%
Qualcare Inc $361 148%
Wellcare $526 216%
Emblem Health $528 217%
Cigna $805 330%
First Health $1,211 497%
Amerihealth $1,965 806%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07207
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals