CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex)

Facility: Vidant Chowan Hospital

Billing Code: 93970 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93970
Insurance Median: $1,008
Cash Discount Price: $892
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) at Vidant Chowan Hospital is $1,008. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $892. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 4.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 Virginia Rd, Edenton, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$892

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,008

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: $892 (366%)

Insurance Median: $1,008 (414%)

Cash: $892 (366% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,008 (414% 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 414% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 314%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$478 - $966	196%
Carolina Complete Health [1317]	$483	198%
Wellcare [1320]	$485	199%
Amerihealth McAid Adv [1316]	$487	200%
Humana	$494	203%
UnitedHealthcare	$536 - $981	220%
Liberty Advantage [1313]	$552	226%
Aetna	$568 - $1,302	233%
Longevity Health [1411]	$683	280%
Nc Dept of Public Safety [1095]	$892	366%
Medcost [1067]	$1,008 - $1,062	414%
Cigna	$1,353 - $1,512	555%
Multiplan [1031]	$1,512	620%

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 $892.
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 Vidant Chowan 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.