CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Aurora St Lukes Medical Center

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $1,259
Cash Discount Price: $1,015
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Aurora St Lukes Medical Center is $1,259. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,015. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 5.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,015

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,259

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: $1,015 (416%)

Insurance Median: $1,259 (516%)

Cash: $1,015 (416% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,259 (516% 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 516% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 416%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$662 - $1,709	272%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$791 - $1,726	324%
Molina Exchange	$796	327%
Everpointe Elite	$1,015	416%
Hs Technology	$1,015	416%
Aetna	$1,084 - $1,677	445%
Quartz One	$1,116	458%
Aurora Caregiver	$1,218	500%
Common Ground	$1,218	500%
Health Eos Plus	$1,218	500%
Healthpartners	$1,218 - $1,522	500%
Quartz Group	$1,218	500%
Wisconsin Physician Service	$1,259 - $1,320	516%
Health Payment Systems	$1,320	541%
Trilogy	$1,421	583%
Centivo	$1,522	624%
Cigna	$1,522 - $1,717	624%
Health Eos	$1,624	666%

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 $1,015.
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 Aurora St Lukes Medical Center 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.