CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Franciscan Health Indianapolis

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99213
Insurance Median: $164
Cash Discount Price: $54
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.72x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Franciscan Health Indianapolis is $164. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $54. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 1.72x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8111 S Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$54

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$164

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: $54 (57%)

Insurance Median: $164 (172%)

Cash: $54 (57% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $164 (172% 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	$55 - $110	58%
Medicare (plans)	$55 - $155	58%
Commercial [2001]	$89 - $414	93%
Managed Care [2000]	$89 - $414	93%
Aetna	$91 - $285	96%
Unicare [1150]	$110	116%
Workers Comp [1172]	$110 - $282	116%
UnitedHealthcare	$132 - $251	139%
United Medical Resources [1158]	$135 - $251	142%
United Medical Resources [1301]	$135 - $251	142%
Cigna	$141 - $264	148%
Great West Insurance [1055]	$144 - $269	151%
Humana	$155 - $288	163%
Mdwise [1175]	$159	167%
Medicaid / KanCare	$159 - $191	167%
Managed Health Services [1302]	$164	172%

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 $54.
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 Franciscan Health Indianapolis 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.