CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Medstar Harbor Hospital

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $119
  • Cash Discount Price: $116
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Medstar Harbor Hospital is $119. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $116. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3001 South Hanover Street, Baltimore, MD.
Cash / Self-Pay
$116

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$119

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: $116 (99%)
Insurance Median: $119 (101%)
Cash: $116 (99% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $119 (101% 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
Aetna $119 101%
Amerigroup $119 101%
Amerihealth Caritas District Of Columbia $119 101%
Carefirst Advantage Inc $119 101%
Carefirst Blue Choice Inc $119 101%
Cigna $119 101%
First Health $119 101%
Hscsn $119 101%
Humana $119 101%
Kaiser Permanente $119 101%
Magellan Behavioral Health Inc $119 101%
Mamsi $119 101%
Medstar Family Choice $119 101%
Medstar Family Choice Inc $119 101%
Ncppo Healthlink Ppo $119 101%
Pfc $119 101%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs) $119 101%
Tricare $119 101%
United Behavioral Health Inc $119 101%
UnitedHealthcare $119 101%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3001 South Hanover Street, Baltimore, MD 21225
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals