CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Guthrie County Hospital

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99213
Insurance Median: $158
Cash Discount Price: $236
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.66x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Guthrie County Hospital is $158. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $236. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 1.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 710 North 12Th Street, Guthrie Center, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$236

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$158

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: $236 (248%)

Insurance Median: $158 (166%)

Cash: $236 (248% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $158 (166% 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
Ambetter / Centene	$55 - $158	58%
Iowa Total Care Direct - All Other Plans	$55 - $158	58%
Wellmark Hmo	$81 - $125	85%
Wellmark Ppo-All Other Plans	$81 - $125	85%
Midlands Choice Profee Only-All Plans	$97	102%
Health Partners - All Other Plans	$128 - $144	134%
Aetna	$135 - $248	142%
Health Partners Med Adv	$158	166%
Iowa Total Care Mcr	$158	166%
UnitedHealthcare	$177	186%

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 $236.
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 Guthrie County 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.