CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Berkshire Medical Center

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $208
  • Cash Discount Price: $262
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.77x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Berkshire Medical Center is $208. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $262. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 1.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$262

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$208

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: $262 (223%)
Insurance Median: $208 (177%)
Cash: $262 (223% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $208 (177% 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.

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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
Fallon $37 - $242 31%
Comm Tufts Qhpsub (Network) $47 - $332 40%
Point32Health $47 - $522 40%
Workers Comp $51 - $333 43%
Allways Nhp $54 - $355 46%
UnitedHealthcare $55 - $472 47%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $60 - $467 51%
Aetna $63 - $415 54%
Beacon $71 - $494 60%
Cdphp $76 - $494 65%
Cigna $76 - $511 65%
Mvp $76 - $494 65%
Oxford $76 - $494 65%
First Health $78 - $522 66%
Connecticare $80 - $522 68%
Consolidated Health Plans $80 - $522 68%
Other Commercial $80 - $522 68%
Phcs $80 - $522 68%
Self Pay $80 - $522 68%
Commcare Alliance $83 - $214 71%
Health New England $83 - $401 71%
Medicare (plans) $83 - $119 71%
Comm Hne Hmo $84 - $379 71%
Comm Hne Ppo $84 - $402 71%
Hospice $84 - $120 71%
Other Government $84 - $549 71%
Unicare $84 - $356 71%
Mbhp $204 174%
Mcd Out Of State $204 174%
Medicaid / KanCare $204 174%
Bmchnp $265 225%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals