CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $865
Cash Discount Price: $1,009
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor is $865. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,009. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 305 Mallard, Taylor, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,009

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$865

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: $1,009 (414%)

Insurance Median: $865 (355%)

Cash: $1,009 (414% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $865 (355% 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 355% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 255%). 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
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$336 - $720	138%
Triwest	$353	145%
Corvel	$370	152%
Prime Health Services	$370	152%
American Health Plan	$371	152%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$371 - $566	152%
Healthspring	$371	152%
Procare Advantage	$371	152%
Superior Health Plan	$371	152%
Careworks Fka Rockport	$439	180%
Injury Management Organization	$439	180%
Sedgwick	$439	180%
Cigna	$865 - $1,015	355%
Midcoast	$925	379%
Quiktrip	$925	379%
UnitedHealthcare	$930	382%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$976	400%
Independent Medical System	$1,009	414%
Aetna	$1,087	446%
Curative	$1,094	449%
Humana	$1,094 - $1,178	449%
First Health	$1,178	483%
Healthsmart	$1,178 - $1,262	483%
Private Health Care System	$1,262	518%
Bluebell Creameries	$1,346	552%
Three Rivers	$1,346	552%

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 $1,009.
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 -Taylor 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.