CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Columbus Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $268
  • Cash Discount Price: $266
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.28x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Columbus Regional Hospital is $268. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $266. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 2.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2400 E 17Th St, Columbus, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$266

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$268

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: $266 (226%)
Insurance Median: $268 (228%)
Cash: $266 (226% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $268 (228% 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 228% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 128%). 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
Aetna $135 - $496 115%
Ambetter / Centene $135 115%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $135 - $510 115%
Caresource Commercial $135 115%
Humana $135 - $483 115%
Medicare (plans) $135 115%
UnitedHealthcare $135 - $496 115%
Siho $143 - $350 122%
Managed Health Services $159 135%
Mdwise $159 135%
Medicaid / KanCare $159 135%
Cigna $201 - $490 171%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $203 - $496 173%
Encore $206 - $501 175%
Phcs Multiplan $234 - $571 199%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2400 E 17Th St, Columbus, IN 47201
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals