CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $716
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,033
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center is $716. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,033. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 355 New Shackle Island Rd, Hendersonville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,033

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$716

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: $3,033 (1244%)
Insurance Median: $716 (294%)
Cash: $3,033 (1244% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $716 (294% 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 294% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 194%). 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 $184 - $313 75%
Cigna $486 - $1,019 199%
Bright Health $516 - $728 212%
Oscar $555 228%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet $558 229%
Apex Health $576 236%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $576 236%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign) $576 236%
Ambetter / Centene $676 - $704 277%
Humana $758 311%
United $764 - $1,365 313%
Aetna $1,264 - $1,516 519%
Bgfh Singlesource $1,516 - $2,578 622%
Employers Health Network $2,123 871%
Odom'S Tn Pride Sausage $2,275 933%
Multiplan $2,487 1020%
Beech Street $2,790 1145%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 355 New Shackle Island Rd, Hendersonville, TN 37075
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals