CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Cody Regional Health

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $831
Cash Discount Price: $1,100
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.41x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Cody Regional Health is $831. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,100. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 707 Sheridan Avenue, Cody, WY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,100

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$831

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: $1,100 (451%)

Insurance Median: $831 (341%)

Cash: $1,100 (451% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $831 (341% 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 341% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 241%). 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
Medica Comm - All Other Plans	$31 - $813	13%
Mountain Health - All Plans	$32 - $813	13%
Tricare	$32 - $416	13%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$54 - $1,600	22%
Pacific Source - All Plans	$314 - $813	129%
Cigna	$717 - $1,516	294%
Christian Hlthcare - All Plans	$723 - $1,347	297%
First Choice Health - All Plans	$813 - $1,516	334%
Rocky Mtn Admin - All Plans	$813	334%
Interwest Health Ppo - All Plans	$831 - $1,549	341%
First Health Ntwrk-All Plans	$840 - $1,566	345%
Humana	$840 - $1,516	345%
UnitedHealthcare	$840 - $1,600	345%
Three Rivers - All Plans	$858 - $1,600	352%

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 $1,100.
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 Cody Regional Health 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.