CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Medical City Alliance

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $386
Cash Discount Price: $2,096
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.58x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Medical City Alliance is $386. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,096. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3101 North Tarrant Parkway, Fort Worth, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,096

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$386

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: $2,096 (860%)

Insurance Median: $386 (158%)

Cash: $2,096 (860% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $386 (158% 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.

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 Health Plan	$147	60%
Amerigroup	$189	78%
Cook Childrens Health Plan	$189	78%
Parkland Community Health Plan	$189	78%
United	$189 - $476	78%
Cigna	$198 - $851	81%
Aetna	$204 - $1,524	84%
Molina	$208 - $211	85%
Humana	$236 - $1,118	97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$386 - $931	158%
Oscar	$436	179%
Healthcare Highways	$514 - $709	211%
Evry Health	$541	222%
Curative Administrators	$839	344%
Multiplan Phcs	$1,467	602%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$1,572	645%
Independent Medical Systems	$2,096	860%
National Healthcare Solutions	$2,096	860%

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 $2,096.
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 Medical City Alliance 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.