CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Medina Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $601
Cash Discount Price: $1,130
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.47x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Medina Regional Hospital is $601. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,130. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 Avenue E, Hondo, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,130

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$601

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: $1,130 (464%)

Insurance Median: $601 (247%)

Cash: $1,130 (464% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $601 (247% 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 247% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 147%). 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
UnitedHealthcare	$288 - $983	118%
Aetna	$290 - $786	119%
Amerigroup	$290	119%
Superior Health Plan	$290 - $508	119%
Community First Health Plan	$304 - $1,310	125%
Amerivantage	$396 - $432	162%
Curative	$409 - $786	168%
Cigna	$481 - $524	197%
Blue Advantage	$601 - $655	247%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$864	354%
Benefit Administrators	$1,201 - $1,310	493%

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 $1,130.
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 Medina Regional Hospital 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.