CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Bayou Bend Health System

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99203
Insurance Median: $156
Cash Discount Price: $161
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Bayou Bend Health System is $156. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $161. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 1.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1097 Northwest Blvd, Franklin, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$161

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$156

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: $161 (137%)

Insurance Median: $156 (133%)

Cash: $161 (137% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $156 (133% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$46 - $162	39%
Tricare	$104	88%
UnitedHealthcare	$108 - $115	92%
Aetna	$115 - $156	98%
Dignity Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$115	98%
Humana	$115 - $150	98%
Sterling Hp Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$115	98%
Verity Healthnet Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only	$115	98%
Wellcare Mcr Allwell Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$115	98%
Ambetter / Centene	$132	112%
Amerihealth Caritas Mcaid Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$162	138%
La Health Mcaid Ip/Op Only	$162	138%
Verity Healthnet Mcaid Ip/Op Only	$162	138%
Diocese Of Lafaytte Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$172	146%
Gilsbar 360 Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$172	146%
Verity Healthnet Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans	$172	146%
Ccn/First Health Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$184	157%
Integrated Hp Multiplan Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$184	157%
Ppo Plus / Zelis Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$184	157%
Geha Ppo Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$196	167%
Usa Mco Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$196	167%
Galaxy Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$207	176%

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 $161.
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 Bayou Bend Health System 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.