CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $247
Cash Discount Price: $442
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital is $247. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $442. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4800 Kawaihau Road, Kapaa, HI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$442

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$247

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: $442 (181%)

Insurance Median: $247 (101%)

Cash: $442 (181% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $247 (101% 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.

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
Ohana Health Plan	$32 - $764	13%
UnitedHealthcare	$32 - $764	13%
Hawaii Medical Service Association	$32 - $764	13%
Alohacare	$32 - $764	13%
Devoted Health	$35 - $840	14%
Kaiser Permanente	$39 - $1,374	16%
Hawaii Western Management Group	$161 - $1,451	66%
Health Management Network	$273 - $1,298	112%
Humana	$764	313%
University Health Alliance	$855	351%
Mdx Hawaii	$1,481	608%

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 $442.
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 Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital 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.