CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: UF Health Shands Hospital

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $267
  • Cash Discount Price: $255
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at UF Health Shands Hospital is $267. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $255. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 2.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$255

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$267

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: $255 (217%)
Insurance Median: $267 (227%)
Cash: $255 (217% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $267 (227% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 227% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 127%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $47 - $386 40%
Uaa $87 - $267 74%
Aetna $92 - $577 78%
Ambetter / Centene $92 - $280 78%
Amerihealth Caritas Florida $92 - $280 78%
Devoted Health Plan $92 - $280 78%
Humana $92 - $280 78%
Molina $92 - $280 78%
Simply Healthcare $92 - $280 78%
Sunshine State Health Plan $92 - $280 78%
Northeast Fl Hospital $101 - $308 86%
Ahf Mco Of Fl $103 - $315 88%
Careplus $103 - $315 88%
Positive Healthcare Partners $103 - $315 88%
Carelon Health $106 - $324 90%
Capital Health Plan $114 - $350 97%
Community Care Plan $114 - $350 97%
Florida Health Care Plan $114 - $350 97%
Freedom Health- Inc./Optimum Healthcare- Inc. $114 - $350 97%
Wellpath $114 - $350 97%
Avmed $129 - $145 110%
Health First $160 - $490 136%
Prime Health Services $160 - $490 136%
Archbold Medical Center $172 - $525 146%
Genex $172 - $525 146%
Corvel Corp $195 - $595 166%
Geha $206 - $630 175%
UnitedHealthcare $229 - $700 195%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals