CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $120
  • Cash Discount Price: $135
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond is $120. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $135. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 403 First Street Se, Belmond, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$135

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$120

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: $135 (115%)
Insurance Median: $120 (102%)
Cash: $135 (115% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $120 (102% 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
Tricare $67 - $73 57%
Triwest Va Choice And Pc3-All Plans $67 - $73 57%
Aetna $73 - $217 62%
UnitedHealthcare $73 - $200 62%
Healthscope Stellar - All Plans $111 - $120 94%
Cigna $115 - $221 98%
Midlands Choice-All Plans $115 - $221 98%
Wellmark Hmo $120 102%
Wellmark Ppo-All Other Plans $120 102%
Health Partners Ish-All Other Plans $134 - $182 114%
Auxiant Clarion Schools-All Plans $144 - $148 122%
Health Partners Prestage $166 - $171 141%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 403 First Street Se, Belmond, IA 50421
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals