CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Guttenberg Municipal Hospital

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99213
Insurance Median: $290
Cash Discount Price: $310
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital is $290. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $310. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 3.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Main Street, Guttenberg, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$310

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$290

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: $310 (326%)

Insurance Median: $290 (305%)

Cash: $310 (326% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $290 (305% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 305% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 205%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Molina	$143 - $387	150%
Aetna	$201 - $387	211%
Medical Associates	$201 - $387	211%
UnitedHealthcare	$201 - $387	211%
Wellmark	$201 - $387	211%
Quartz	$210 - $310	221%
Humana	$213 - $387	224%
Health Partners	$271	285%
Midlands Choice	$271	285%
Health Choices	$333	350%
Iowa Total Care	$387	407%

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 $310.
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 Guttenberg Municipal 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.