CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Banner Lassen Medical Center

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $403
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,217
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Banner Lassen Medical Center is $403. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,217. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 3.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1800 Spring Ridge Drive, Susanville, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,217

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$403

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: $1,217 (1035%)
Insurance Median: $403 (343%)
Cash: $1,217 (1035% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $403 (343% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 343% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 243%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Partnership Healthplan Of Ca $94 80%
Banner Health $170 - $906 145%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $170 - $906 145%
UnitedHealthcare $170 - $2,055 145%
Network Providers, Llc $221 - $1,178 188%
Imperial Health Plan Of California, Inc $230 - $1,223 196%
Blue Shield Of California $361 - $1,923 307%
Multiplan $374 - $1,989 318%
Cigna $394 - $2,100 335%
Coventry $398 - $2,122 339%
First Health $398 - $2,122 339%
Health Net $403 - $2,144 343%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1800 Spring Ridge Drive, Susanville, CA 96130
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals