CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Northwest Health-La Porte

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $178
  • Cash Discount Price: $101
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.51x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Northwest Health-La Porte is $178. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $101. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 1.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$101

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$178

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: $101 (86%)
Insurance Median: $178 (151%)
Cash: $101 (86% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $178 (151% 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.

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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
Aetna $53 - $233 45%
Lutheran $55 - $76 47%
Self Pay $67 - $152 57%
One Call $68 58%
Php $83 - $116 71%
Lutheran Preferred Medpartners $84 - $118 71%
Alpha Baking $91 - $127 77%
Breast And Cervical Cancer Program $102 87%
Php Freedom Network $122 - $170 104%
Encore $131 - $254 111%
County Of Laporte $141 - $197 120%
UnitedHealthcare $148 - $206 126%
Cigna $150 - $210 128%
Prime Health Services $152 - $212 129%
Prime Health Services Auto $152 - $212 129%
Ihn $162 - $226 138%
Community Health Alliance $176 - $245 150%
Lutheran Network $178 - $248 151%
Sagamore Health Network $178 - $248 151%
Chandler Group $182 - $254 155%
Hfn Workers Compensation $182 - $254 155%
Multiplan $182 - $254 155%
Phcs $182 - $254 155%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN 46350
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals