CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $842
Cash Discount Price: $3,437
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.45x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center is $842. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,437. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 391 Wallace Rd, Nashville, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,437

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$842

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: $3,437 (1410%)

Insurance Median: $842 (345%)

Cash: $3,437 (1410% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $842 (345% 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 345% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 245%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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	$186 - $313	76%
Cigna	$486 - $1,120	199%
Bright Health	$584 - $825	240%
Oscar	$629	258%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet	$633	260%
Apex Health	$653	268%
Nhc Advantage, Inc.	$653	268%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign)	$653	268%
Ambetter / Centene	$766 - $797	314%
Humana	$859	352%
United	$1,021 - $1,547	419%
Aetna	$1,264 - $1,718	519%
Centurion	$1,416	581%
Bgfh Singlesource	$1,718 - $2,921	705%
Multiplan	$1,993	818%
Employers Health Network	$2,406	987%
Odom'S Tn Pride Sausage	$2,578	1058%
Beech Street	$3,025	1241%
Prime Health	$3,025	1241%

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 $3,437.
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 Tristar Southern Hills Medical 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.