CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: F F Thompson Hospital

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $126
Cash Discount Price: $791
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.52x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at F F Thompson Hospital is $126. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $791. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 0.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 350 Parrish Street, Canandaigua, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$791

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$126

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: $791 (324%)

Insurance Median: $126 (52%)

Cash: $791 (324% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $126 (52% 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	$21 - $825	9%
UnitedHealthcare	$21 - $298	9%
Medicaid / KanCare	$24 - $389	10%
Aetna	$26 - $298	11%
Excellus 2201	$26 - $170	11%
Medicare (plans)	$26 - $328	11%
Mvp 2900	$30 - $653	12%
Fidelis 5155	$36 - $212	15%
Independent Health 5156	$40 - $263	16%
Cigna	$41 - $696	17%
Capital District Physicians Health Plan (Cdphp) 5149	$81 - $460	33%
Molina Healthcare 1723	$136 - $245	56%
Elderplan 1316	$298	122%
Humana	$298	122%

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 $791.
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 F F Thompson 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.