CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Kings County Hospital Center

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $793
  • Cash Discount Price: $281
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Kings County Hospital Center is $793. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $281. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 451 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$281

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$793

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: $281 (115%)
Insurance Median: $793 (325%)
Cash: $281 (115% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $793 (325% 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 325% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 225%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Healthfirst $28 - $1,783 11%
Aetna $30 - $1,570 12%
Amidacare $35 - $793 14%
Emblem $35 - $1,794 14%
Wellcare $38 - $1,346 16%
Metroplus $46 - $1,783 19%
Fidelis $51 - $1,783 21%
Oscar $53 - $1,396 22%
Affinity $188 - $1,783 77%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $213 - $1,794 87%
Centerlight $213 - $1,122 87%
Elderplan $213 - $1,458 87%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $222 - $297 91%
Hamaspik $224 92%
Local 1199 $237 - $1,907 97%
Vaccn $286 117%
Vnsny $286 - $1,907 117%
Cigna $374 - $1,682 153%
Carelon $758 - $1,458 311%
Oxford $781 - $1,346 320%
Senior Whole Health $793 325%
United $793 - $1,794 325%
United Behavioral Health $793 - $872 325%
Carelon (Amida Care) $808 331%
Magnacare $1,612 - $1,682 661%
Multiplan $1,720 - $1,794 706%
Villagecare Max $1,827 - $1,907 749%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 451 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals