CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: West Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $270
  • Cash Discount Price: $419
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.30x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at West Valley Medical Center is $270. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $419. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 2.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1717 Arlington Street, Caldwell, ID.
Cash / Self-Pay
$419

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$270

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: $419 (356%)
Insurance Median: $270 (230%)
Cash: $419 (356% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $270 (230% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 230% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 130%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $29 - $511 25%
Molina $29 25%
Regence Blue Shield $50 43%
Select Health Idaho (Eirmc Only) $96 - $172 82%
Corizon Health $111 - $199 94%
True Blue $118 - $212 100%
Pacificsource Health $179 - $321 152%
United $179 - $321 152%
Moda $187 - $335 159%
St Luke'S Health Partners $195 - $350 166%
Aetna $237 - $425 202%
Four Rivers Hospice $240 - $430 204%
Multiplan $240 - $430 204%
Humana $252 - $452 214%
Geha Ppo Usa $255 - $457 217%
Coventry First Health $270 - $484 230%
St Alphonsus Health $270 - $484 230%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1717 Arlington Street, Caldwell, ID 83605
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals