CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Ascension St Vincent's St Johns County

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $271
  • Cash Discount Price: $136
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Ascension St Vincent's St Johns County is $271. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $136. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 2.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 205 Trinity Way, St. Johns, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$136

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$271

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: $136 (116%)
Insurance Median: $271 (231%)
Cash: $136 (116% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $271 (231% 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 231% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 131%). 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
Humana $271 231%
Occunet $458 390%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 205 Trinity Way, St. Johns, FL 32259
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals