CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Shands Jacksonville

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $201
  • Cash Discount Price: $137
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.71x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Shands Jacksonville is $201. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $137. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 1.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 655 W 8Th St, Jacksonville, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$137

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$201

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: $137 (117%)
Insurance Median: $201 (171%)
Cash: $137 (117% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $201 (171% 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
UnitedHealthcare $45 - $407 38%
Aetna $57 - $487 48%
Wellcare Of Florida $71 - $177 60%
Florida Health Care Plan $90 - $295 77%
Devoted Health Plan $95 - $236 81%
Molina $95 - $414 81%
Simply Healthcare $95 - $236 81%
Volusia Health Network $100 - $248 85%
Northeast Florida State Hospital $104 - $260 88%
Amerihealth Caritas Florida $107 - $266 91%
Beacon Health Strategies $107 - $266 91%
Careplus Health Plan $107 - $266 91%
Positive Healthcare Partners $107 - $266 91%
Humana $111 - $502 94%
North Florida Evaluation & Treatment Center $111 - $278 94%
Capital Health Plan $119 - $295 101%
Community Care Plan $119 - $295 101%
Florida Complete Care $119 - $295 101%
Wellpath $119 - $295 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $120 - $412 102%
Centivo $130 - $325 111%
Disney Cruise Line $142 - $355 121%
Cigna $154 - $366 131%
Health First Health Plan $154 - $443 131%
Mental Health Associates $154 - $384 131%
Prime Health Services $166 - $443 141%
Florida Health Alliance $171 - $425 145%
Archbold Medical Center $178 - $443 151%
Genex $178 - $443 151%
Rockport Provider $178 - $443 151%
Corvel Corp $201 - $502 171%
First Health $201 - $502 171%
Florida Hospital Healthcare System $201 - $502 171%
Medsave Usa Tpa $201 - $502 171%
Fringe Benefits Coordinators $213 - $561 181%
Multiplan $213 - $532 181%
Novanet $213 - $532 181%
Ambetter / Centene $375 319%
Truli For Health $375 319%
Avmed $390 332%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 655 W 8Th St, Jacksonville, FL 32209
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals