CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Grady Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $787
Cash Discount Price: $508
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Grady Memorial Hospital is $787. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $508. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2220 Iowa Street, Chickasha, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$508

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$787

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: $508 (208%)

Insurance Median: $787 (323%)

Cash: $508 (208% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $787 (323% 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 323% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 223%). 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
Humana	$246 - $1,080	101%
Veterans Affairs	$246	101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$249 - $905	102%
Healthchoice	$467	192%
Medica	$497	204%
Generations Healthcare	$699	287%
Global Health	$699 - $1,080	287%
Cigna	$826	339%
Healthcare Highways	$826	339%
Webtpa	$826	339%
Aetna	$1,004	412%
Multiplan	$1,042 - $1,080	427%
Community Care	$1,080	443%
First Health	$1,080	443%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,080	443%

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 $508.
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 Grady Memorial 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.