CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99213
  • Insurance Median: $5,861
  • Cash Discount Price: $163
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 61.57x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center is $5,861. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $163. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 61.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$163

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5,861

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$95.19

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $95.19 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $163 (171%)
Insurance Median: $5,861 (6157%)
Cash: $163 (171% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5,861 (6157% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $95.19 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 6157% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 6057%). 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
Devoted $5,725 6014%
Wellcare $5,997 6300%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3100 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan, AK 99901
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals