CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Shepherd Center, Inc.

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99203
Insurance Median: $175
Cash Discount Price: $142
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Shepherd Center, Inc. is $175. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $142. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 1.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2020 Peachtree Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$142

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$175

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: $142 (121%)

Insurance Median: $175 (149%)

Cash: $142 (121% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $175 (149% 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.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$74 - $81	63%
Medicare (plans)	$83 - $113	71%
Cigna	$90 - $122	77%
Humana	$90	77%
Kaiser	$96 - $130	82%
Coventry	$108 - $189	92%
Aetna	$109 - $247	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$138	117%
Paradigm Wc	$143	122%
Secure Health	$166 - $175	141%
Coventry Wc	$180 - $189	153%
Alamed Wc	$194 - $204	165%
Fcci Wc	$194 - $204	165%
Multiplan	$218	185%
Evolution Wc	$233	198%
Prime Health Wc	$233 - $262	198%
Corvel Wc	$247	210%
Novanet Wc	$247	210%

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 $142.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 99203.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Shepherd Center, Inc. is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 99203.
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.