CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $267
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,176
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital is $267. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,176. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 2.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 449 W 23Rd St, Panama City, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,176

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: $1,176 (1000%)
Insurance Median: $267 (227%)
Cash: $1,176 (1000% 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 $69 - $298 59%
Aetna $81 - $353 69%
Corvel Corporation $82 - $235 70%
Prime Health $83 - $240 71%
Careworks (Rockport Community) $86 - $248 73%
Simply $181 154%
Cigna $205 - $488 174%
Molina Healthcare $224 - $376 191%
United $286 - $529 243%
Sunshine State Health Plan $300 255%
Humana $447 380%
Avmed $588 500%
Plotkin Health $588 500%
Prime Health Sheriff $588 500%
Evolutions $647 550%
Multiplan $918 - $1,000 781%
Ppo Next $1,000 851%
Novanet $1,059 901%
American Health Plan $15,000 12758%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 449 W 23Rd St, Panama City, FL 32405
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals