CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $155
  • Cash Discount Price: $155
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.32x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Sarasota Memorial Hospital is $155. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $155. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 1.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$155

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$155

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: $155 (132%)
Insurance Median: $155 (132%)
Cash: $155 (132% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $155 (132% 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
Simply Healthcare Oncology $66 - $90 56%
Sunshine State Oncology $66 - $90 56%
Molina Oncology $68 - $93 58%
Amerihealth Caritas Oncology $69 - $95 59%
Community Care Plan Oncology $69 - $95 59%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $79 - $279 67%
Florida Community Care Oncology $83 - $136 71%
Wellcare Oncology $87 - $117 74%
Simply Freedom Optimum Oncology $90 - $119 77%
UnitedHealthcare $109 - $365 93%
Aetna $115 - $389 98%
Oscar Oncology $186 158%
Avmed $212 - $355 180%
Ambetter / Centene $219 - $294 186%
Usa Managed Care $233 - $389 198%
First Health $242 - $403 206%
Careworks $280 238%
Enlyte $280 238%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34239
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals