CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Memorial Health Meadows Hospital

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99213
Insurance Median: $114
Cash Discount Price: $409
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital is $114. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $409. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 1.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Meadows Parkway, Vidalia, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$409

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$114

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: $409 (430%)

Insurance Median: $114 (120%)

Cash: $409 (430% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $114 (120% 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
Ambetter / Centene	$25 - $81	26%
Aetna	$26 - $409	27%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$28 - $90	29%
Pruitt Health	$33 - $108	35%
Memorial Health Plan	$38 - $256	40%
United	$43 - $256	45%
Centurion	$48 - $158	50%
Amerigroup	$51 - $71	54%
Friday Health	$61 - $85	64%
Peach State	$82 - $114	86%
Cigna	$148 - $206	155%
Multiplan	$156 - $512	164%

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 $409.
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 Memorial Health Meadows 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.