CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: College Medical Center

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99213
  • Insurance Median: $68
  • Cash Discount Price: $137
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.71x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at College Medical Center is $68. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $137. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 0.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$137

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$68

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$95.19

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $95.19 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $137 (144%)
Insurance Median: $68 (71%)
Cash: $137 (144% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $68 (71% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $95.19 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 $24 - $68 25%
Altamed $24 - $68 25%
Benevolence Healthcare $24 - $68 25%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $24 - $2,969 25%
Blue Shield $24 - $126 25%
Brand New Day $24 - $68 25%
Care First $24 - $68 25%
Health Net $24 - $120 25%
Heritage Provider Network $24 - $95 25%
Kaiser $24 - $111 25%
La Care $24 - $68 25%
Molina Healthcare $24 - $68 25%
Synermed $24 - $95 25%
Aetna $52 - $68 55%
Imperial Health Plan $54 57%
Caremore $68 71%
Central Health Plan $68 71%
Easy Choice $68 71%
Prospect $68 71%
Davita Healthplan $90 - $92 95%
Healthcare Partners $90 - $92 95%
Value Options $90 - $92 95%
Three Rivers Provider Network $92 97%
Cigna $108 - $111 113%
Multiplan $153 - $157 161%

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