CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Berkshire Medical Center

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99213
  • Insurance Median: $140
  • Cash Discount Price: $177
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.47x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Berkshire Medical Center is $140. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $177. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 1.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$177

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$140

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: $177 (186%)
Insurance Median: $140 (147%)
Cash: $177 (186% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $140 (147% 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.

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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
Comm Tufts Qhpsub (Network) $39 - $253 41%
Point32Health $39 - $398 41%
Workers Comp $42 - $254 44%
Allways Nhp $45 - $271 47%
UnitedHealthcare $45 - $360 47%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $50 - $356 53%
Aetna $52 - $316 55%
Beacon $59 - $377 62%
Cdphp $62 - $377 65%
Mvp $62 - $377 65%
Oxford $62 - $377 65%
Fallon $65 - $200 68%
Connecticare $66 - $398 69%
Consolidated Health Plans $66 - $398 69%
First Health $66 - $398 69%
Other Commercial $66 - $398 69%
Phcs $66 - $398 69%
Self Pay $66 - $398 69%
Other Government $92 - $419 97%
Medicare (plans) $96 101%
Unicare $96 - $272 101%
Hospice $98 103%
Health New England $99 - $306 104%
Commcare Alliance $101 - $214 106%
Comm Hne Hmo $102 - $289 107%
Comm Hne Ppo $108 - $307 113%
Cigna $133 - $389 140%
Mbhp $204 214%
Mcd Out Of State $204 214%
Medicaid / KanCare $204 214%
Bmchnp $265 278%

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