CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Nassau University Medical Center

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $191
Cash Discount Price: $641
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.78x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Nassau University Medical Center is $191. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $641. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 0.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2201 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$641

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$191

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: $641 (263%)

Insurance Median: $191 (78%)

Cash: $641 (263% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $191 (78% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $916	12%
Molina Healthcare (Fka Affinity)	$30 - $181	12%
Aetna	$33 - $286	14%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living	$35 - $286	14%
Fidelis Care	$35 - $300	14%
Emblemhealth	$62 - $374	25%
UnitedHealthcare	$113 - $286	46%
Humana	$226 - $286	93%
Cigna	$229	94%
1199Seiu National Benefit Funds	$550	226%
Magnacare	$687	282%

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 $641.
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 Nassau University 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.