CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Children's Hospital Colorado

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $188
  • Cash Discount Price: $220
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.60x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Children's Hospital Colorado is $188. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $220. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 1.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 13123 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$220

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$188

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: $220 (187%)
Insurance Median: $188 (160%)
Cash: $220 (187% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $188 (160% 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
Kaiser $24 - $265 20%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan Behavioral Health $28 - $145 24%
Carelon Behavioral Health $32 - $254 27%
Denver Health Medical Plan $32 - $272 27%
Colorado Access $34 29%
Colorado Access Behavioral Health $34 - $178 29%
Presbyterian Health Plan $34 - $207 29%
Molina Healthcare Of Nebraska $38 - $200 32%
Molina Healthcare Of New Mexico $38 - $200 32%
Peak Health Alliance/Ebms $38 - $218 32%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $38 - $236 32%
Healthy Blue Of Nebraska $41 - $211 35%
Humana $43 - $254 37%
UnitedHealthcare $43 - $47 37%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $46 - $236 39%
Interlink National $46 - $272 39%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $47 - $272 40%
Centivo $48 - $250 41%
Select Health $49 - $254 42%
Uchealth Plan Administrators $49 - $254 42%
Aetna $51 - $290 43%
Cigna $51 43%
Integrated Health Plan $51 - $54 43%
Department Of Corrections $55 - $283 47%
Comppsych Behavioral Health $60 - $309 51%
First Choice Health $60 - $309 51%
Midlands Choice $60 - $309 51%
Multiplan $60 - $312 51%
National Preferred Provider Network $60 - $309 51%
Cofinity $63 - $327 54%
First Choice Of The Midwest $63 - $327 54%
Usa Managed Care Organization $63 - $327 54%
First Health Network $64 - $334 54%
Ccha Behavioral Health $86 73%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 13123 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens