CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Glenn Medical Center

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99213
Insurance Median: $185
Cash Discount Price: $123
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Glenn Medical Center is $185. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $123. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 1.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1133 W Sycamore St, Willows, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$123

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$185

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: $123 (129%)

Insurance Median: $185 (194%)

Cash: $123 (129% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $185 (194% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Medi-Cal	$34	36%
Ca Health And Wellness - All Plans	$38	40%
UnitedHealthcare	$58 - $193	61%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$157 - $271	165%
Blue Shield Exch	$157 - $196	165%
Cigna	$165 - $205	173%
First Health - All Plans	$165 - $205	173%
Healthnet - All Plans	$165 - $205	173%
Beech Street - All Plans	$175 - $217	184%
Blue Shield Ppo/Hmo - All Other Plans	$175 - $217	184%
Dept Of Corrections - All Plans	$175 - $217	184%
Galaxy Health Network - All Plans	$175 - $217	184%
Interplan - All Plans	$175 - $217	184%
Pacific Health Alliance - All Plans	$175 - $217	184%
Pponext - All Plans	$175 - $217	184%
Superior Ca Ppo - All Plans	$175 - $217	184%
Integrated Hp - All Plans	$181 - $225	190%
Health Mgmt Network - All Plans	$185 - $229	194%
Networks By Design - All Plans	$185 - $229	194%
Three Rivers - All Plans	$185 - $229	194%
Humana	$268	282%

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 $123.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 99213.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Glenn Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 99213.
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.