CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Wabash General Hospital 1

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99213
Insurance Median: $103
Cash Discount Price: $135
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Wabash General Hospital 1 is $103. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $135. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1418 College Drive, Mount Carmel, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$135

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$103

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: $135 (142%)

Insurance Median: $103 (108%)

Cash: $135 (142% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $103 (108% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$45 - $204	47%
UnitedHealthcare	$47 - $204	49%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv - All Plans	$48 - $208	50%
Aetna	$77 - $130	81%
Healthlink Hmo	$81 - $107	85%
Cigna	$87 - $115	91%
Encore Combined Ip/Op Only	$87 - $115	91%
Hope Trust - All Plans	$87 - $115	91%
Healthlink Ppo - All Other Plans	$93 - $122	98%
Phcs - All Plans	$93 - $122	98%
Health Smart - All Plans	$99 - $130	104%
Hfn - All Plans	$99 - $130	104%
Multiplan - All Plans	$99 - $130	104%
Siho Network - All Plans	$99 - $130	104%
Encore Health Network Ip/Op Only - All Other Plans	$105 - $138	110%

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 $135.
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 Wabash General Hospital 1 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.