CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: St Vincents Blount

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99213
Insurance Median: $172
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.81x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at St Vincents Blount is $172. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 1.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 150 Gilbreath Drive, Oneonta, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$172

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%)

Insurance Median: $172 (181%)

Ins. Median: $172 (181% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Aetna	$72 - $217	76%
Ambetter / Centene	$90 - $175	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$90 - $128	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$90 - $194	95%
Humana	$91 - $268	96%
Prime Health Services	$95 - $366	100%
Cigna	$97 - $136	102%
Seven Corners	$122 - $172	128%
Construction Claims Management	$223 - $314	234%
Corvel	$223 - $314	234%
Alamed	$236 - $333	248%
Multiplan	$241 - $340	253%
Pnoa	$241 - $340	253%
Viva	$241 - $340	253%

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 $X.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 99213.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm St Vincents Blount is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 99213.
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.