CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Albany Medical Center Hospital

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $154
  • Cash Discount Price: $126
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.63x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Albany Medical Center Hospital is $154. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $126. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 0.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 43 New Scotland Avenue, Mail Code 34, Albany, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$126

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$154

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: $126 (52%)
Insurance Median: $154 (63%)
Cash: $126 (52% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $154 (63% 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.

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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
Cdphp $21 - $1,730 9%
Medicare (plans) $23 - $197 9%
Fidelis $24 - $1,730 10%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $25 - $1,730 10%
Medicaid / KanCare $26 - $173 11%
Tricare $26 - $170 11%
Hamaspik $28 - $1,807 11%
Blue Shield Highmark $29 - $529 12%
UnitedHealthcare $30 - $985 12%
Aetna $31 - $739 13%
Mvp $31 - $769 13%
Nascentia $33 - $187 14%
Emblem Health Ghi $34 - $370 14%
Cigna $48 - $323 20%
Empire Plan Nyship $67 - $985 27%
Nys Department Of Corrections $76 - $420 31%
Mvp Commercial $84 - $923 34%
Emblem $89 - $985 37%
Emblem_Ghi $89 - $985 37%
Magnacare $89 - $985 37%
Multiplan $95 - $1,046 39%
Blue Shield $112 - $816 46%
Nascentia Health Options $267 110%
Mvp Essential Plan $1,653 678%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 43 New Scotland Avenue, Mail Code 34, Albany, NY 12208
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals