CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Austin

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $589
Cash Discount Price: $1,009
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Austin is $589. 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 2.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5245 W Us 290, Austin, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,009

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$589

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: $589 (242%)

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

Ins. Median: $589 (242% 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 242% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 142%). 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 - $219	78%
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$208 - $720	85%
Humana	$219 - $1,178	90%
Triwest	$219	90%
American Health Plan	$230	94%
Healthspring	$230	94%
Procare Advantage	$230	94%
UnitedHealthcare	$252 - $1,163	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$465 - $566	191%
Cigna	$799 - $932	328%
Midcoast	$925	379%
Quiktrip	$925	379%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$976	400%
Aetna	$1,087	446%
Curative	$1,094	449%
First Health	$1,178	483%
Private Health Care System	$1,262	518%

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- Austin 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.