CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $739
Cash Discount Price: $771
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases is $739. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $771. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1275 York Ave, New York, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$771

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$739

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: $771 (316%)

Insurance Median: $739 (303%)

Cash: $771 (316% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $739 (303% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 303% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 203%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna	$35 - $1,081	14%
Fidelis	$35 - $2,047	14%
Healthfirst	$35 - $1,820	14%
Metroplus	$35 - $872	14%
Emblem	$109 - $1,092	45%
Empire	$133 - $1,533	55%
Oxford	$138 - $1,047	57%
Magnacare	$144 - $1,074	59%
Urn	$156 - $953	64%
Cigna	$157 - $1,023	64%
6 Degrees Health	$160 - $1,047	66%
UnitedHealthcare	$162 - $1,047	66%
Multiplan	$180 - $1,208	74%

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 $771.
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 Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases 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.