CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Seiling Municipal Hospital

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $1,214
Cash Discount Price: $637
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Seiling Municipal Hospital is $1,214. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $637. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 4.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 Ne Highway 60, Seiling, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$637

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,214

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: $637 (261%)

Insurance Median: $1,214 (498%)

Cash: $637 (261% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,214 (498% 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 498% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 398%). 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
UnitedHealthcare	$105 - $637	43%
Healthchoice Ip/Op Only - All Plans	$466	191%
Aetna	$637 - $1,482	261%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$637 - $1,260	261%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$637	261%
Humana	$644 - $1,482	264%
Coventry Comm - All Plans	$1,037	425%
Cigna	$1,174	482%
Multiplan Ip/Op Only - All Plans	$1,186	487%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,243	510%
Community Choice Ppo Ip/Op Only - All Plans	$1,260	517%
Preferred Comm Ip/Op Only - All Plans	$1,260	517%
Soonerselect Mcaid - All Plans	$1,482	608%

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 $637.
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 Seiling 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.