CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Adventist Health Sierra Vista

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $192
  • Cash Discount Price: $38
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.63x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Adventist Health Sierra Vista is $192. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $38. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 1.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1010 Murray St, San Luis Obispo, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$38

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$192

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: $38 (32%)
Insurance Median: $192 (163%)
Cash: $38 (32% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $192 (163% 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
Hpn-Heritage Prov Ntwrk-All Plans $50 - $388 43%
UnitedHealthcare $51 - $393 43%
Aetna $72 - $488 61%
Cencal Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $72 61%
Tricare $72 61%
Nbd-Ntwrks By Design Exclus-All Other Plans $85 - $660 72%
Nbd-Ntwrks By Design Non-Exclus $85 - $660 72%
Cfmg-Ca Forensic Med Grp Op/Profee Only-All Plans $93 79%
Blue Shield Epn $116 - $448 99%
Blue Shield Epo/Ppo-All Other Plans $116 - $614 99%
Blue Shield Hmo/Pos $116 - $557 99%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans $129 110%
Medi-Cal $148 - $1,142 126%
Cencal Mcal $169 - $1,302 144%
Blue Shield Promise Mcal $178 - $1,373 151%
Ccah-Centrl Ca Allince Mcal-All Plans $192 - $1,485 163%
Coalinga-All Plans $192 - $1,485 163%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1010 Murray St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals