CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Daviess Community Hospital

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99203
Insurance Median: $248
Cash Discount Price: $210
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Daviess Community Hospital is $248. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $210. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 2.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1314 E Walnut St, Washington, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$210

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$248

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: $210 (179%)

Insurance Median: $248 (211%)

Cash: $210 (179% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $248 (211% 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 211% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 111%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Patoka Valley-All Plans	$52 - $216	44%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$68 - $343	58%
Encore Ppo-All Plans	$68 - $356	58%
St. Vincent Health - All Plans	$75 - $280	64%
Humana	$78 - $92	66%
UnitedHealthcare	$89 - $362	76%
Siho-All Plans	$94 - $388	80%
Sagamore Valley-All Plans	$102 - $418	87%
Caresource Mcaid-All Plans	$105 - $431	89%
Hoosier Healthwise Mcaid-All Plans	$105 - $431	89%
Mdwise Marketplace-All Plans	$130	111%
Aetna	$230 - $431	196%

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 $210.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 99203.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Daviess Community Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 99203.
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.