CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: College Medical Center

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $84
  • Cash Discount Price: $169
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.71x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at College Medical Center is $84. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $169. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 0.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$169

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$84

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: $169 (144%)
Insurance Median: $84 (71%)
Cash: $169 (144% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $84 (71% 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
Accountable Healthcare Ipa $57 - $84 48%
Altamed $57 - $84 48%
Benevolence Healthcare $57 - $84 48%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $57 - $2,969 48%
Blue Shield $57 - $84 48%
Brand New Day $57 - $84 48%
Care First $57 - $84 48%
Health Net $57 - $146 48%
Heritage Provider Network $57 - $118 48%
Kaiser $57 - $135 48%
La Care $57 - $84 48%
Molina Healthcare $57 - $84 48%
Synermed $57 - $118 48%
Imperial Health Plan $67 57%
Aetna $79 - $84 67%
Caremore $84 71%
Central Health Plan $84 71%
Easy Choice $84 71%
Prospect $84 71%
Davita Healthplan $112 95%
Healthcare Partners $112 95%
Value Options $112 95%
Three Rivers Provider Network $114 97%
Cigna $135 115%
Multiplan $191 162%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals