CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Ochsner St Martin Hospital

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99203
Insurance Median: $81
Cash Discount Price: $81
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.69x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Ochsner St Martin Hospital is $81. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $81. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 0.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 210 Champagne Boulevard, Breaux Bridge, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$81

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$81

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: $81 (69%)

Insurance Median: $81 (69%)

Cash: $81 (69% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $81 (69% 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.

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
Aetna	$38 - $314	32%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$38 - $143	32%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana)	$38 - $143	32%
Humana	$38 - $218	32%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$38 - $143	32%
UnitedHealthcare	$38 - $259	32%
Verity Commercial And First Choice Network	$44 - $121	37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$76 - $264	65%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$76 - $218	65%
Medicare (plans)	$76 - $218	65%
Ochsner Health Plan	$76 - $218	65%
Wellcare Of Louisiana	$76 - $218	65%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$78 - $224	66%
Tricare	$78 - $105	66%
Cigna	$85 - $111	72%
Zelis	$242	206%

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 $81.
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 Ochsner St Martin 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.