CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: UNM Hospital

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $235
Cash Discount Price: $314
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at UNM Hospital is $235. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $314. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 0.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2211 Lomas Boulevard Ne, Albuquerque, NM.

Cash / Self-Pay

$314

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$235

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: $314 (129%)

Insurance Median: $235 (96%)

Cash: $314 (129% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $235 (96% 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	$166 - $235	68%
Humana	$212	87%
Aetna	$235	96%
Alamo Navajo School Board	$235	96%
Indian Health Abq	$235	96%
Kewa Pueblo Health Corporation	$235	96%
Pueblo Of Isleta	$235	96%
Pueblo Of Jemez	$235	96%
Pueblo Of Sandia	$235	96%
UnitedHealthcare	$235	96%
Devoted Health	$282	116%
Christus	$353	145%
Albuquerque Public Schools	$470	193%
Presbyterian Network	$470	193%
Christus Health Exchange Plan	$529	217%
Imperial Health Exchange	$576	236%
Molina	$576	236%

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 $314.
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 UNM 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.