CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Grapevine

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $914
Cash Discount Price: $1,112
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.75x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Grapevine is $914. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,112. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1650 W College St, Grapevine, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,112

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$914

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: $1,112 (456%)

Insurance Median: $914 (375%)

Cash: $1,112 (456% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $914 (375% 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 375% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 275%). 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
Superior Health Plan	$189 - $236	78%
Aetna	$193 - $1,087	79%
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$214 - $1,075	88%
Humana	$225 - $1,297	92%
Triwest	$225	92%
American Health Plan	$236	97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$236 - $1,005	97%
Corvel	$236	97%
Healthspring	$236	97%
Prime Health Services	$236	97%
Procare Advantage	$236	97%
UnitedHealthcare	$259 - $1,281	106%
Ambetter / Centene	$465	191%
Cigna	$914 - $1,075	375%
Employers Health Network	$1,019	418%
Quiktrip	$1,019	418%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$1,075	441%
Imagine Health	$1,161	476%
Curative	$1,205	494%
First Health	$1,297	532%
Healthsmart	$1,297 - $1,390	532%
Private Health Care System	$1,390	570%

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 $1,112.
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 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Grapevine 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.