CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp.

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93970
  • Insurance Median: $492
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,481
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp. is $492. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,481. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 2.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 101 West 8Th Avenue, Spokane, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,481

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$492

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: $1,481 (608%)
Insurance Median: $492 (202%)
Cash: $1,481 (608% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $492 (202% 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 202% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 102%). 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
Kaiser $266 - $670 109%
Aetna $274 - $277 112%
UnitedHealthcare $279 - $882 114%
Blue Shield $287 - $646 118%
Community Health Plan $292 120%
Cigna $319 - $839 131%
Molina $449 184%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $479 - $636 196%
Coordinated Care $492 202%
Providence Health Plan $677 278%
First Choice $839 344%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 101 West 8Th Avenue, Spokane, WA 99220
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals