CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $94
  • Cash Discount Price: $197
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.80x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics is $94. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $197. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 0.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$197

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$94

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: $197 (168%)
Insurance Median: $94 (80%)
Cash: $197 (168% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $94 (80% 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.

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
Magellan Summit $54 46%
United $62 - $85 53%
Molina $68 - $282 58%
Coventry $71 - $85 60%
Healthlink $83 - $134 71%
Aetna $85 - $282 72%
Health Alliance $85 - $98 72%
Longevity Health Plan $85 72%
Sinai Medical Group $85 72%
UnitedHealthcare $85 72%
Union Health Service $87 74%
Zing Health $87 74%
Clear Springs Health $88 75%
Village Md $90 - $107 77%
Wellcare $90 77%
Dolton Medical Associates $91 77%
Mac Neal Health Providers $91 77%
Mercy Physician Association $91 77%
Unified Physicians Network $91 77%
West Suburban Health Providers $91 77%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $92 - $282 78%
Caterpillar $92 78%
Humboldt Park Health Partners $92 78%
Physicians Health Association Of Il $92 78%
Resurrection Phys Provider Group $92 78%
St Anthony Health Network $92 78%
Franciscan Hammond Clinic Llc $94 80%
Lake County Physician Associates $94 80%
Northshore Physician Association $94 80%
Northwest Primary Care Alliance $94 80%
Southwest Physician Group Ltd $94 80%
Uic Physician Group $94 80%
Physician Care Network Inc $96 82%
Fox Valey Medicine Ltd $98 83%
Oak West Primary Care Alliance $98 83%
Valenz $114 97%
Evernorth $117 100%
Campus Care $128 109%
Healthsmart $128 109%
The Alliance $128 109%
Cigna $137 117%
Equian $171 145%
Multiplan $171 - $179 145%
Zelis $171 145%
Integrated Health Plan $188 160%
County Care Health Plan $282 240%
Meridian $282 240%
Youthcare Healthchoice $282 240%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60612
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals