CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Central Peninsula General Hospital

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99203
Insurance Median: $300
Cash Discount Price: $328
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Central Peninsula General Hospital is $300. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $328. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 2.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Hospital Place, Soldotna, AK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$328

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$300

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: $328 (279%)

Insurance Median: $300 (255%)

Cash: $328 (279% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $300 (255% 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 255% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 155%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Kenai Peninsula Premera - All Other Plans	$191 - $200	162%
Kenai Peninsula School	$191 - $202	162%
Moda Cph - All Other Plans	$191 - $202	162%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$200 - $272	170%
Moda Non-Cph	$280 - $297	238%
Aetna	$286 - $317	243%
Cigna	$286 - $303	243%
UnitedHealthcare	$286 - $303	243%
Rehn - All Plans	$296 - $313	252%
Geha - All Plans	$308 - $327	262%
Multiplan Primary - All Other Plans	$308 - $327	262%
Vnpn - All Plans	$308 - $327	262%
First Choice Ppo - All Plans	$312 - $330	265%
Multiplan Comp	$312 - $330	265%

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 $328.
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 Central Peninsula General 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.