CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Sweeny Community Hospital

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $611
  • Cash Discount Price: $626
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.51x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Sweeny Community Hospital is $611. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $626. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 305 North McKinney, Sweeny, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$626

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$611

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: $626 (257%)
Insurance Median: $611 (251%)
Cash: $626 (257% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $611 (251% 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 251% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 151%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $220 - $835 90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $313 - $522 128%
Evercare Mcaid $522 214%
Aetna $605 - $835 248%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $605 248%
Community Hlth Choice Him - All Other Plans $605 248%
Coventry Mcr Adv $605 248%
Molina Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $605 248%
Superior Hp Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $605 248%
Wellcare Mcare - All Plans $605 248%
Care Improvement Mcr - All Plans $611 251%
Choicecare Mcr Adv - All Plans $611 251%
Cigna $678 278%
Community Hlth Choice Star $737 302%
Molina Mcaid $737 302%
Superior Hp Mcaid $737 302%
Tx Chlidrens Hp Mcaid - All Plans $737 302%
Tx True Choice Mcaid - All Plans $737 302%
Beech Street - All Plans $782 321%
Community Care Network - All Plans $835 343%
Galaxy Health Network - All Plans $939 385%
Multiplan - All Plans $939 385%
Evercare Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $1,012 415%
Amerigroup Mcaid $1,043 428%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 305 North McKinney, Sweeny, TX 77480
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals