CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $879
Cash Discount Price: $726
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.61x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center is $879. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $726. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 900 11Th Street Se, Bandon, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$726

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$879

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: $726 (298%)

Insurance Median: $879 (361%)

Cash: $726 (298% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $879 (361% 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 361% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 261%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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	$58 - $1,239	24%
Cigna	$58 - $1,053	24%
Moda Health Plan - All Other Plans	$58 - $1,186	24%
Providence Preferred - All Plans	$65 - $1,266	27%
Tricare	$105 - $774	43%
Aetna	$119 - $1,199	49%
Atrio Mcr Adv - Allplans	$119 - $879	49%
Confederated Tribes - All Plans	$119 - $879	49%
Moda Mcr Adv	$119 - $879	49%
Pacific Source Mcr Adv	$119 - $879	49%
Advanced Health - All Plans	$839	344%
Healthnet - All Plans	$1,106	454%
Prov Netwrk Of America - All Plans	$1,199	492%
Three Rivers - All Plans	$1,199	492%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,199	492%
First Choice - All Plans	$1,226	503%
Multiplan - All Plans	$1,239	508%
First Health - All Plans	$1,266	519%
Pacific Source - All Other Plans	$1,266	519%

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 $726.
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 Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center 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.