CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: The East Alabama Healthcare Authority

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99203
Insurance Median: $105
Cash Discount Price: $73
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at The East Alabama Healthcare Authority is $105. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $73. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 0.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$73

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$105

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: $73 (62%)

Insurance Median: $105 (89%)

Cash: $73 (62% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $105 (89% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Novanet	$20	17%
Alabama Crime Victims	$66 - $68	56%
Aetna	$74 - $135	63%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$74 - $100	63%
Cigna	$74 - $100	63%
Humana	$74 - $100	63%
Simpra	$74 - $100	63%
Viva	$74 - $100	63%
Mcm Maxcare	$105 - $108	89%
Mega Life	$105 - $108	89%
UnitedHealthcare	$105 - $108	89%
Beechstreet	$111 - $115	94%
Coventry First Health	$111 - $115	94%
Geha	$111 - $115	94%
Multiplan	$111 - $115	94%
Workers Comp	$111 - $115	94%
Trpn	$118 - $122	100%

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 $73.
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 The East Alabama Healthcare Authority 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.