CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Antelope Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $78
  • Cash Discount Price: $522
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Antelope Valley Hospital is $78. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $522. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 0.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 W Ave J, Lancaster, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$522

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$78

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: $522 (444%)
Insurance Median: $78 (66%)
Cash: $522 (444% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $78 (66% 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.

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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
Alignment Healthcare $74 63%
Central Health Plan Of California $74 63%
Citizens Choice Healthplan $74 63%
Health Net Of California $74 - $104 63%
L.A. Care Health Plan $74 63%
Wellcare $74 63%
For Your Benefit $76 65%
Humana $76 65%
Brand New Day $78 66%
Aids Foundation $85 72%
Align Senior Care Ca $85 72%
Champion Health Plan $85 72%
Clever Care Health Plan $89 76%
Ca State Prison $96 82%
Oscar Hp/Providence Health Network $111 94%
Aetna $136 116%
Blue Shield Of California $550 468%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 W Ave J, Lancaster, CA 93534
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals