CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Erlanger Medical Center

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $212
  • Cash Discount Price: $215
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.87x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Erlanger Medical Center is $212. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $215. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 0.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$215

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$212

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: $215 (88%)
Insurance Median: $212 (87%)
Cash: $215 (88% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $212 (87% 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 $27 - $642 11%
Amerigroup $30 - $512 12%
Caresource $33 - $443 14%
Peach State Hlth Plan $33 - $178 14%
Cigna $34 - $1,087 14%
Devoted Health $38 - $270 16%
Bluecare $39 - $555 16%
Aetna $40 - $539 16%
Humana $42 - $661 17%
Atrio Health $46 - $286 19%
Point Comfort Underwriters $46 - $467 19%
Alexian $49 - $260 20%
Pruitthealth Premier $53 - $266 22%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $182 - $881 75%
Occunet $211 - $454 87%
Clover $222 - $260 91%
Upmc $222 - $260 91%
American Health $228 - $267 94%
Nhc $233 - $273 96%
Medicare (plans) $260 107%
Ambetter / Centene $277 - $324 114%
Simpra Advantage $286 117%
Caresource Ga $367 - $659 151%
Caresource Tn $367 - $659 151%
Olympus $389 - $826 160%
Pnoa $407 - $554 167%
Alliant $415 - $826 170%
Wellpoint $440 180%
Caresource Nc $443 - $659 182%
First Health $881 - $936 361%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals