CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Grady Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99213
Insurance Median: $89
Cash Discount Price: $562
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Grady Memorial Hospital is $89. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $562. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 0.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 80 Jesse Hill, Jr Drive Se, Atlanta, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$562

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$89

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$95.19

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $95.19 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $562 (590%)

Insurance Median: $89 (93%)

Cash: $562 (590% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $89 (93% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $95.19 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Peach State	$59 - $84	62%
Aetna	$64 - $250	67%
Ambetter / Centene	$64 - $89	67%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$64 - $450	67%
Cigna	$64 - $332	67%
Humana	$64 - $89	67%
Kaiser	$64 - $426	67%
Medicare (plans)	$64 - $89	67%
UnitedHealthcare	$64 - $405	67%
Vaccn	$64 - $89	67%
Wellcare	$64 - $89	67%
Clear Spring Health	$67 - $94	70%
Clover	$67 - $94	70%
Usp Naphcare	$70 - $337	74%
Amerigroup	$82 - $91	86%
Caresource	$82 - $143	86%
Oscar Health	$90 - $365	95%
Multiplan	$433	455%

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 $562.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 99213.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Grady Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 99213.
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.