CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Maimonides Medical Center

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $161
  • Cash Discount Price: $535
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Maimonides Medical Center is $161. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $535. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 0.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4802 Tenth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$535

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$161

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: $535 (219%)
Insurance Median: $161 (66%)
Cash: $535 (219% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $161 (66% 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
Fidelis $20 - $235 8%
Metroplus $21 - $424 9%
Healthfirst $22 - $333 9%
UnitedHealthcare $22 - $504 9%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $24 - $705 10%
Emblem Health - Hip $26 - $400 11%
Visiting Nurse Svc Of Ny $26 - $181 11%
Oxford Liberty $30 - $292 12%
Cigna $31 - $390 13%
Aetna $33 - $544 14%
Villagecare Maxx Fida $34 - $213 14%
Wellcare $34 - $210 14%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $35 - $175 14%
Elderplan $35 - $320 14%
Emblem Health - Hip Vip $35 - $219 14%
Hamaspik $35 14%
Molina $35 - $223 14%
Local 1199 $40 - $344 16%
Magnacare $43 - $309 18%
Oxford Health Plan $43 - $346 18%
Emblem Health - Ghi $52 - $905 21%
United Community Plan $143 - $328 59%
Elderserve Health $245 101%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4802 Tenth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals