CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $153
  • Cash Discount Price: $384
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.63x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is $153. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $384. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 0.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$384

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$153

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: $384 (158%)
Insurance Median: $153 (63%)
Cash: $384 (158% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $153 (63% 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
Aetna $20 - $1,270 8%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $21 - $1,314 9%
Humana $21 - $334 9%
Passport_Ky $21 - $348 9%
United_Health_Care_Ky $21 - $353 9%
Wellcare_Ky $21 - $352 9%
Caresource_In $22 - $259 9%
Mhs_In $22 - $247 9%
Caresource_Oh $80 - $224 33%
Caresource_Oh_Insurance $81 - $642 33%
Amerihealth_Caritas_Oh $82 - $242 34%
Molina_Oh $84 - $247 34%
Buckeye_Oh $88 - $258 36%
Medical_Mutual_Of_Ohio_Insurance $90 - $1,270 37%
United_Health_Care_Oh $95 - $237 39%
Parkview_Signature_Care_Insurance $103 - $1,043 42%
Point_Comfort_Insurance $109 - $869 45%
Margaret_Mary_Health_Insurance $111 - $1,043 46%
United_Health_Care_Insurance $128 - $1,198 53%
Beechstreet_Insurance $136 - $1,310 56%
Cigna $136 - $1,270 56%
Health_Ohio_Network_Insurance $153 - $1,270 63%
Custom_Design_Benefits_Insurance $160 - $1,270 66%
Health_Smart_Preferred_Insurance $160 - $1,270 66%
Medical_Benefit_Administrators_Insurance $160 - $1,270 66%
Ohio_Health_Choice_Insurance $160 - $1,270 66%
Private_Health_Care_Systems_Insurance $161 - $1,284 66%
First_Health_Group_Insurance $165 - $1,310 68%
Health_Link_Insurance $165 - $1,310 68%
Evolutions_Health_Care_Systems $168 - $1,337 69%
Galaxy_Health_Insurance $168 - $1,337 69%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens