CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Childress Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $547
  • Cash Discount Price: $809
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.24x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Childress Regional Medical Center is $547. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $809. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in Hwy 83 North, Childress, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$809

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$547

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: $809 (332%)
Insurance Median: $547 (224%)
Cash: $809 (332% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $547 (224% 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 224% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 124%). 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 $204 - $382 84%
Aetna $242 - $648 99%
Humana $242 99%
Choicecare Network $526 216%
Amerigroup $547 224%
Firstcare $547 - $729 224%
Superior Healthplan Inc. $547 224%
Cigna $588 241%
Insurance Services Of Lubbock $607 249%
UnitedHealthcare $616 253%
Bsa Provider Network $688 282%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Hwy 83 North, Childress, TX 79201
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals