CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99203
Insurance Median: $304
Cash Discount Price: $1,943
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.59x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital is $304. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,943. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 2.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2901 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,943

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$304

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: $1,943 (1653%)

Insurance Median: $304 (259%)

Cash: $1,943 (1653% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $304 (259% 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 259% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 159%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Corvel Corporation	$82 - $256	70%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$82 - $256	70%
Prime Health	$83 - $262	71%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members	$91	77%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$132 - $408	112%
Aetna	$134 - $583	114%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$140	119%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$140	119%
Freedom Health Care	$152	129%
Optimum Healthcare	$152	129%
Truli	$169 - $239	144%
Simply Healthcare	$299	254%
United	$319 - $874	271%
Cigna	$350	298%
Molina	$369 - $525	314%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$495	421%
Humana	$544	463%
Beacon Health Options	$971	826%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$971 - $1,787	826%
Plotkin Health	$971	826%
Prime Health Sheriff	$971	826%
Multiplan	$1,457 - $1,651	1239%
Evernorth	$1,554	1322%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $1,943.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 99203.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 99203.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.