CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Carnegie Tri-County Municipal Hospital

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $598
Cash Discount Price: $598
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.45x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Carnegie Tri-County Municipal Hospital is $598. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $598. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 102 North Broadway, Carnegie, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$598

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$598

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: $598 (245%)

Insurance Median: $598 (245%)

Cash: $598 (245% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $598 (245% 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 245% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 145%). 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	$55 - $598	23%
Aetna	$139 - $1,128	57%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$322 - $959	132%
Health Choice - All Plans	$466	191%
Global Health Mcr Adv	$598	245%
Humana	$598 - $1,128	245%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$598	245%
Ambetter / Centene	$777	319%
Community Care Comm Ip/Op Only - All Plans	$902	370%
Preferred Comm Ppo - All Plans	$902	370%
Global Health Ip/Op Only - All Other Plans	$959	393%
First Health - All Plans	$1,015	416%
Multiplan - All Plans	$1,038	426%
Soonerselect Mcaid - All Plans	$1,128	463%

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 $598.
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 Carnegie Tri-County 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.