CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: McLaren Flint

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99203
Insurance Median: $84
Cash Discount Price: $89
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.71x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at McLaren Flint is $84. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $89. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 0.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 401 S Ballenger Highway, Flint, MI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$89

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$84

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: $89 (76%)

Insurance Median: $84 (71%)

Cash: $89 (76% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $84 (71% 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
Mclaren Commercial Ins	$45 - $74	38%
Workers Compensation	$51 - $141	43%
Medicaid / KanCare	$52 - $54	44%
Priority Health	$58 - $376	49%
Humana	$71	60%
Medicare (plans)	$71 - $73	60%
Hap - Hmo	$80	68%
U Of M Health Plan	$82	70%
Aetna	$84 - $368	71%
UnitedHealthcare	$84 - $346	71%
Bcccnp	$108	92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$117 - $264	100%
Safe Response Program	$225	191%

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 $89.
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 McLaren Flint 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.