CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Fairbanks Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99203
Insurance Median: $301
Cash Discount Price: $317
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.56x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is $301. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $317. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 2.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1650 Cowles Street, Fairbanks, AK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$317

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$301

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$117.57

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $117.57 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $317 (270%)

Insurance Median: $301 (256%)

Cash: $317 (270% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $301 (256% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $117.57 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 256% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 156%). 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
Banner Choice - All Plans	$55 - $287	47%
Premera First - All Plans	$97	83%
Tricare	$97	83%
Va (Triwest) - All Plans	$97 - $193	83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$194 - $1,000	165%
Moda Health Plan - All Plans	$198 - $1,032	168%
Multiplan - All Plans	$198 - $1,032	168%
UnitedHealthcare	$198 - $1,011	168%
Cigna	$200 - $1,043	170%
Aetna	$236 - $1,021	201%

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 $317.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 99203.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 99203.
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.