CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Marble Falls

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $722
Cash Discount Price: $1,012
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Marble Falls is $722. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,012. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 810 W Highway 71, Marble Falls, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,012

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$722

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: $1,012 (415%)

Insurance Median: $722 (296%)

Cash: $1,012 (415% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $722 (296% 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 296% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 196%). 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 Health Plan	$189 - $216	78%
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$205 - $722	84%
Humana	$216 - $1,180	89%
Triwest	$216	89%
Corvel	$226	93%
Prime Health Services	$226	93%
American Health Plan	$227	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$227 - $566	93%
Healthspring	$227	93%
Procare Advantage	$227	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$248 - $932	102%
Sedgwick	$323	133%
Cigna	$867 - $1,017	356%
Midcoast	$927	380%
Quiktrip	$927	380%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$978	401%
Independent Medical System	$1,012	415%
Aetna	$1,087	446%
Curative	$1,096	450%
First Health	$1,180	484%
Healthsmart	$1,180 - $1,265	484%
Bluebell Creameries	$1,265	519%
Private Health Care System	$1,265	519%
Three Rivers	$1,517	622%

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 $1,012.
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 - Marble Falls 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.