CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: El Centro Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $242
  • Cash Discount Price: $194
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at El Centro Regional Medical Center is $242. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $194. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 2.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1415 Ross Avenue, El Centro, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$194

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$242

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: $194 (165%)
Insurance Median: $242 (206%)
Cash: $194 (165% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $242 (206% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 206% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 106%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $71 - $313 60%
Brand New Day Comm - All Other Plans $71 60%
Brand New Day Mcr $71 60%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $71 60%
Molina Mcr Adv $71 60%
Scp Managed Care - All Plans $71 60%
Tricare $71 60%
UnitedHealthcare $71 - $233 60%
Easy Choice Mcr Adv-All Plans $78 66%
Healthnet Hmo $89 76%
Cdcr Correctional-All Plans $92 78%
Aetna $112 - $205 95%
Pacificare-All Plans $157 - $288 134%
Mulitplan Primary - All Other Plans $173 - $316 147%
Blue Shield-All Plans $176 - $296 150%
Cigna $190 - $349 162%
Multiplan Comp $203 - $372 173%
Trident - All Plans $216 - $395 184%
Healthnet Comm-All Other Plans $229 - $418 195%
Humana $236 - $432 201%
Ahccs/Medi-Cal Misc - All Plans $254 - $465 216%
Brand New Day Mcal $254 - $465 216%
Medi-Cal $254 - $465 216%
Molina Exchange - All Other Plans $254 - $465 216%
Ambetter / Centene $262 - $479 223%
Molina Mcal $279 - $512 237%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1415 Ross Avenue, El Centro, CA 92243
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals