CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Doctors Hospital

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $209
  • Cash Discount Price: $753
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.78x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Doctors Hospital is $209. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $753. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 1.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3651 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$753

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$209

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: $753 (640%)
Insurance Median: $209 (178%)
Cash: $753 (640% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $209 (178% 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.

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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
Cigna $94 - $175 80%
Amerigroup $105 - $108 89%
Ambetter / Centene $108 - $112 92%
Aetna $111 - $421 94%
United $116 - $344 99%
Friday Health $126 - $130 107%
Absolute Total Care $134 - $138 114%
Nhc Advantage $141 - $145 120%
Pruitt Health $141 - $145 120%
Peach State $149 - $153 127%
Wellcare $149 - $153 127%
Centurion $206 - $212 175%
Medcost $372 - $488 316%
Kaiser Permanente $406 - $417 345%
Multiplan $446 - $688 379%
Performax $505 - $519 430%
First Health $557 - $573 474%
Employer'S Health Network $594 - $611 505%
Novanet $668 - $688 568%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3651 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA 30909
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals