CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Mid-Columbia Medical Center

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $298
  • Cash Discount Price: $444
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Mid-Columbia Medical Center is $298. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $444. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 E 19Th Street, The Dalles, OR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$444

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$298

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: $444 (182%)
Insurance Median: $298 (122%)
Cash: $444 (182% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $298 (122% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $31 - $4,008 13%
Community Hp Mcr Adv - All Plans $31 - $284 13%
Molina Mcr Adv $31 - $284 13%
Tricare $31 - $284 13%
Va Ccn Triwest - All Plans $31 - $284 13%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $32 - $290 13%
Humana $32 - $298 13%
Moda Mcr Adv $32 - $284 13%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans $34 - $1,358 14%
Employee Health Plan - All Plans $35 - $511 14%
Molina - All Other Plans $35 - $312 14%
Healthnet - All Other Plans $47 19%
Cigna $53 - $1,184 22%
Multiplan/Phcs - All Plans $53 - $1,194 22%
Providence Ppo - All Plans $58 - $1,194 24%
Coventry - All Plans $61 - $1,131 25%
First Choice - All Plans $62 - $1,194 25%
Moda Health Plan - All Other Plans $68 - $830 28%
Molina Mcaid $309 - $654 127%
Aetna $528 - $1,160 217%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans $595 - $654 244%
Coordinated Care Mcaid - All Plans $595 - $654 244%
Norocor - All Plans $628 258%
UnitedHealthcare $654 - $1,194 268%
Healthscape - All Plans $1,006 413%
First Health - All Plans $1,119 459%
Pacific Source - All Plans $1,156 474%
Trpn - Three Rivers - All Plans $1,194 490%
Ahp - Americas Hlth Plan - All Plans $1,219 500%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 E 19Th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals