CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Texas Childrens Hospital North Austin Campus

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $940
Cash Discount Price: $984
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.86x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Texas Childrens Hospital North Austin Campus is $940. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $984. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9835 North Lake Creek Parkway Bldg A, Austin, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$984

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$940

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: $984 (404%)

Insurance Median: $940 (386%)

Cash: $984 (404% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $940 (386% 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 386% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 286%). 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 Chip	$185 - $194	76%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan Mcd	$203	83%
First Care Health Plan	$397 - $940	163%
UnitedHealthcare	$397 - $940	163%
Molina Mcd	$441	181%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$514 - $925	211%
Community Health Choice	$519 - $940	213%
Community First Health Plan Mcd	$588	241%
Cook Children'S Health Plan	$588	241%
Cigna	$837 - $940	343%
Aetna	$940	386%
Kelseycare	$955	392%
Healthsmart	$1,028	422%
Evolutions Healthcare	$1,102	452%
First Health	$1,293 - $1,396	530%
Multiplan	$1,322	542%
Galaxy Health Network	$1,396	573%

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 $984.
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 Texas Childrens Hospital North Austin Campus 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.