CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $854
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,266
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital is $854. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,266. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1034 North 500 West, Provo, UT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,266

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$854

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: $1,266 (519%)
Insurance Median: $854 (350%)
Cash: $1,266 (519% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $854 (350% 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 350% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 250%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Donor Connect $24 - $402 10%
Aetna $32 - $1,435 13%
American Health $32 - $251 13%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $32 - $1,283 13%
Health Partners Of Nevada $32 - $241 13%
Health Plan Of Nevada $32 - $506 13%
Healthy U $32 - $199 13%
Humana $32 - $253 13%
Molina $32 - $1,384 13%
Selecthealth $32 - $854 13%
Southwest Behavioral Health $32 - $223 13%
UnitedHealthcare $32 - $1,435 13%
Triwest $232 95%
Intermountain Caregiver Plan $397 - $814 163%
Emi $911 374%
Deseret Mutual $970 398%
Cigna $1,063 - $1,435 436%
Awh Connected $1,072 - $1,089 440%
Emi Health $1,171 480%
Pehp $1,175 - $1,502 482%
Byu Risk Management $1,181 - $1,232 484%
Corporation Of The President $1,181 - $1,232 484%
Wcf Insurance $1,181 - $1,232 484%
Byu Athletics $1,215 498%
Campbell Scientific $1,215 498%
Corvel Corporation $1,215 498%
Franklin County $1,215 498%
Ifit $1,215 498%
Juniper Systems $1,215 498%
Lw Miller $1,215 498%
Tanner Llc $1,215 498%
Utah Tech $1,215 498%
Injury Care Of Nevada $1,266 519%
Managed Care Admin $1,316 540%
Prodegi Corp Benefit $1,384 568%
Uofu $1,384 568%
Springtide $1,401 575%
Altius Mhnet Behavioral Health $1,435 589%
Global Excel $1,435 589%
Medcare International $1,435 589%
Motivhealth $1,435 589%
Utah Behavioral Health Network $1,435 589%
Wise Network $1,435 589%
Hygeia Corporation $1,519 623%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1034 North 500 West, Provo, UT 84604
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals