CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Leconte Medical Center

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $248
  • Cash Discount Price: $234
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Leconte Medical Center is $248. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $234. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 742 Middlecreek Road, Sevierville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$234

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$248

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: $234 (96%)
Insurance Median: $248 (102%)
Cash: $234 (96% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $248 (102% 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
UnitedHealthcare $113 - $496 46%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $169 - $248 69%
Wellpoint $221 - $248 91%
Farm Bureau $229 94%
Tricare $236 97%
Humana $243 100%
Aetna $248 - $262 102%
Cigna $248 - $340 102%
Devoted Health $248 102%
Wellcare $248 102%
Ehn $340 139%
Ambetter / Centene $454 186%
Correctional Medical Services $454 186%
Community Services Network $491 201%
Usa Managed Care Organization $529 217%
Novanet $567 233%
Direct Care America $605 248%
Medsave Usa $605 248%
National Provider Network $605 248%
Beech Street $643 264%
Ccn Managed Care $643 264%
Initial Group $665 273%
Galaxy Health Network $680 279%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 742 Middlecreek Road, Sevierville, TN 37862
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals