CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Stone County Medical Center

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99213
Insurance Median: $73
Cash Discount Price: $147
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.77x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Stone County Medical Center is $73. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $147. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 0.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2106 East Main Street, Mountain View, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$147

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$73

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: $147 (154%)

Insurance Median: $73 (77%)

Cash: $147 (154% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $73 (77% 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	$33 - $238	35%
Arkansas Superior Select Scmc	$33 - $73	35%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$33 - $74	35%
Hmo Partners Inc Scmc	$33 - $73	35%
Medicare (plans)	$33 - $74	35%
Medipak Advantage Scmc	$33 - $73	35%
UnitedHealthcare	$33 - $73	35%
Cigna	$34 - $76	36%
Allwell Scmc	$35 - $77	37%
Wellcare Scmc	$35 - $77	37%
Ambetter / Centene	$45 - $98	47%
Qualchoice (Alliance) Scmc	$48 - $106	50%
Provider Network Of America Scmc	$53 - $117	56%
Municipal Health Benefit Fund	$69 - $151	72%
Multiplan	$86 - $189	90%

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 $147.
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 Stone County Medical Center 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.