CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Renown South Meadows Medical Center

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $428
Cash Discount Price: $1,015
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.76x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Renown South Meadows Medical Center is $428. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,015. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10101 Double R Blvd, Reno, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,015

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$428

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: $1,015 (416%)

Insurance Median: $428 (176%)

Cash: $1,015 (416% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $428 (176% 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
Hometown Health	$34 - $1,015	14%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$50 - $435	21%
Molina Healthcare Of Nevada	$137 - $613	56%
Caresource Network Partners	$139 - $170	57%
Hpn	$178 - $219	73%
Health Net Federal Services	$339	139%
Naphcare	$366 - $391	150%
Integrated Medical Solutions	$482 - $493	198%
Silversummit Healthplan	$508	208%
Aetna	$540	222%
Cigna	$642	263%
Union Trust Funds	$652	267%
Health Plan Of Nevada	$856	351%
Prominence Health First	$856	351%
UnitedHealthcare	$953 - $964	391%

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 $1,015.
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 Renown South Meadows Medical Center 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.