CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Kern Valley Healthcare District

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $84
  • Cash Discount Price: $84
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.71x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Kern Valley Healthcare District is $84. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $84. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 0.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$84

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: $84 (71%)
Insurance Median: $84 (71%)
Cash: $84 (71% 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.

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
Healthnet (Aim) $23 - $57 20%
Healthnet Mcal $23 - $57 20%
Medi-Cal $57 - $82 48%
Healthnet Med Adv $59 - $84 50%
Humana $59 - $84 50%
Aetna $62 - $306 53%
Brand New Day - All Plans $64 - $97 54%
UnitedHealthcare $66 - $72 56%
Healthnet- All Other Plans $72 - $318 61%
Blue Shield - All Plans $86 - $123 73%
Cigna $90 - $342 77%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $106 - $331 90%
Tricare $141 - $282 120%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella, CA 93240
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals