CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Valley Presbyterian Hospital

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99203
Insurance Median: $251
Cash Discount Price: $406
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Valley Presbyterian Hospital is $251. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $406. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 2.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 15107 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$406

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$251

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: $406 (345%)

Insurance Median: $251 (213%)

Cash: $406 (345% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $251 (213% 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 213% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 113%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Heritage Provider Network (Regal & Lakeside)	$78	66%
Blue Shield Ifp	$79	67%
UnitedHealthcare	$85 - $138	72%
Blue Shield Promise Medi-Cal	$89 - $188	76%
Blue Shield	$91	77%
Cigna	$127	108%
Aetna	$204 - $430	174%
La Care Medi-Cal	$214 - $452	182%
Phcs	$214 - $452	182%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$217 - $458	185%
Coventry Health Care (Ccn)	$250 - $527	213%
Beech Street	$268 - $565	228%
Multiplan	$321 - $678	273%

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 $406.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 99203.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Valley Presbyterian Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 99203.
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.