CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Purcell Municipal Hospital

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $315
Cash Discount Price: $294
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Purcell Municipal Hospital is $315. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $294. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 North Green Avenue, Purcell, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$294

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$315

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: $294 (121%)

Insurance Median: $315 (129%)

Cash: $294 (121% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $315 (129% 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.

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
UnitedHealthcare	$80 - $218	33%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$229	94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$236 - $363	97%
Aetna	$245 - $489	101%
Ok Complete Hlth Comm - All Other Plans	$298	122%
Cigna	$343	141%
Healthcare Highways - All Plans	$392	161%
Humana	$392 - $489	161%
Ok Complete Hlth Mcaid	$489	201%

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 $294.
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 Purcell Municipal 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.