CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99213
Insurance Median: $90
Cash Discount Price: $109
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond is $90. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $109. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 403 First Street Se, Belmond, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$109

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$90

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: $109 (115%)

Insurance Median: $90 (95%)

Cash: $109 (115% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $90 (95% 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
Aetna	$49 - $173	51%
Tricare	$55 - $58	58%
Triwest Va Choice And Pc3-All Plans	$55 - $58	58%
UnitedHealthcare	$58 - $159	61%
Cigna	$78 - $177	82%
Midlands Choice-All Plans	$78 - $177	82%
Wellmark Hmo	$81	85%
Wellmark Ppo-All Other Plans	$81	85%
Health Partners Ish-All Other Plans	$89 - $146	93%
Healthscope Stellar - All Plans	$90 - $96	95%
Auxiant Clarion Schools-All Plans	$115 - $130	121%
Health Partners Prestage	$133 - $150	140%

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 $109.
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 Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond 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.