CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Baptist Memorial Hospital-Crittenden, Inc

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99213
Insurance Median: $241
Cash Discount Price: $60
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.53x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Crittenden, Inc is $241. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $60. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 2.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2100 North Seventh Street, West Memphis, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$60

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$241

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: $60 (63%)

Insurance Median: $241 (253%)

Cash: $60 (63% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $241 (253% 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 253% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 153%). 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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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
Aetna	$55 - $317	58%
Novasys	$60 - $166	63%
Magnolia Tn	$90 - $250	95%
Oscar	$133 - $370	140%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$144 - $634	151%
Ppo Holdings	$144 - $401	151%
Cooper Realty	$152 - $422	160%
Magnolia Regional Health Center	$152 - $422	160%
Multiplan	$163 - $792	171%
Littler	$190 - $528	200%
First Choice Health Plan Of Ms	$201 - $560	211%
Humana	$205 - $570	215%
Access Health Services	$227 - $634	238%
Butler Snow	$227 - $634	238%
Primewell	$227 - $634	238%
Ppo Plus	$303 - $845	318%

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 $60.
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 Baptist Memorial Hospital-Crittenden, Inc 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.