CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $52
  • Cash Discount Price: $88
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.44x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital is $52. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $88. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 0.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$88

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$52

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: $88 (75%)
Insurance Median: $52 (44%)
Cash: $88 (75% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $52 (44% 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
Vail Health $13 11%
Kaiser $18 - $31 15%
United $18 - $40 15%
Aetna $27 - $47 23%
Bright Health $27 23%
Colorado Program For Children With Special Needs $37 31%
Cigna $44 - $57 37%
Western Plains Community Health $57 48%
Multiplan $62 - $80 53%
Northcare $62 53%
Physician Health Partners $62 53%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $65 55%
Pinnacol Workers Comp $66 56%
Medical Development International $71 60%
Triwest Health Alliance $71 60%
Prime Health $80 68%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1501 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80012
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals