CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Shriners Hospitals for Children Northern Calif

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $71
  • Cash Discount Price: $403
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.60x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Shriners Hospitals for Children Northern Calif is $71. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $403. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 0.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2425 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$403

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$71

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: $403 (343%)
Insurance Median: $71 (60%)
Cash: $403 (343% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $71 (60% 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
Ambetter / Centene $21 - $110 18%
Caresource Of Ga $56 48%
Wellcare Of Ga $56 48%
Amerigroup Nv $64 54%
Aetna $66 - $71 56%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $66 56%
Central California Alliance For Health $66 56%
Health Plan Of San Joaquin $66 56%
Kaiser Permanente $66 56%
Molina Healthcare Of Ca $66 56%
Partnership Healthplan Of Ca $66 56%
Molina Healthcare Of Ms $70 60%
Health Plan Of Nv $71 60%
Northbay Healthcare $71 60%
Soonercare $71 60%
Sutter Medical Foundation $78 66%
Amerihealth Caritas Nc $81 69%
Amerihealth Caritas Sc $81 69%
Caresource Of Oh $81 69%
Health Net Of Ca $82 70%
Sana Benefits $99 - $100 84%
Healthchoice Of Oklahoma $156 133%
Dignity Health $536 456%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2425 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95817
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens