CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Alaska Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $457
  • Cash Discount Price: $725
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Alaska Regional Hospital is $457. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $725. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 3.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$725

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$457

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: $725 (617%)
Insurance Median: $457 (389%)
Cash: $725 (617% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $457 (389% 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 389% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 289%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
State Of Alasksa Dhss $120 102%
Aetna $203 - $377 173%
Union Coalition $214 182%
Union Coalition Cement Masons $222 189%
Moda Health $231 - $341 196%
United $268 - $548 228%
Premerafirst $359 305%
Geha Ppo Usa $374 - $635 318%
Multiplan $435 - $674 370%
Coventry Healthcare $457 389%
First Health $508 432%
Bering Strait School District $544 463%
Nreca Group Benefit Trust $544 463%
Risk & Benefit Management $544 463%
Banner Health $580 493%
Matanuska Telephone $580 493%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $580 493%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK 99508
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals