CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: St Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $468
Cash Discount Price: $6,536
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at St Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus is $468. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,536. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 St Luke's Drive, Lehighton, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$6,536

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$468

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: $6,536 (2681%)

Insurance Median: $468 (192%)

Cash: $6,536 (2681% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $468 (192% 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
Geisinger	$173 - $2,214	71%
Amerihealth Caritas	$176	72%
Highmark Wholecare	$176	72%
Upmc Health Plan	$176 - $2,159	72%
Jefferson Health Plan	$211	87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$241 - $2,989	99%
Highmark	$241 - $676	99%
Aetna	$245 - $2,748	101%
Humana	$250	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$260 - $2,276	107%
Oscar	$2,044	838%
Cigna	$2,155	884%

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 $6,536.
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 St Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus 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.