CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Womans Hospital of Texas,The

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $728
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,359
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Womans Hospital of Texas,The is $728. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,359. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7600 Fannin, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,359

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$728

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: $3,359 (1378%)
Insurance Median: $728 (299%)
Cash: $3,359 (1378% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $728 (299% 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 299% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 199%). 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
Texas Health Network $185 76%
Amerigroup $189 78%
Community Health Choice Mcd $192 79%
United $196 - $1,511 80%
Superior Health Plan $202 83%
Aetna $207 85%
Molina Healthcare $208 85%
Humana $236 - $1,522 97%
Texas Athletic Network $300 - $600 123%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $383 - $1,176 157%
Cigna $566 - $850 232%
Oscar $655 269%
Texas Childrens Health Plans $796 - $877 327%
Healthcare Highways $856 351%
Evry Health $917 376%
Imagine Health $1,176 482%
Kelsey Care (Boon-Chapman) $1,176 482%
Christus (Usfhp) $1,343 551%
Curative Administrators $1,343 551%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $1,444 - $2,855 592%
Averde Health $1,511 620%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $1,511 620%
Coventry National First Health $1,790 734%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $1,847 758%
Rockport Workers Comp $1,847 758%
Independent Medical System $2,015 827%
National Healthcare Solutions $2,015 827%
Southwest Medical $2,015 827%
Coastal Comp $2,183 896%
Affiliated Ppo $2,519 1033%
Fiesta Mart, Inc $2,519 1033%
Multiplan $2,519 - $2,855 1033%
Physicians, Inc $2,855 1171%

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Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7600 Fannin, Houston, TX 77054
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals