CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Sanford Worthington Medical Center

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99213
Insurance Median: $190
Cash Discount Price: $256
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Sanford Worthington Medical Center is $190. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $256. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 2.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1018 Sixth Avenue Po Box 997, Worthington, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$256

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$190

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: $256 (269%)

Insurance Median: $190 (200%)

Cash: $256 (269% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $190 (200% 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.

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
Sanford Health Plan	$66 - $259	69%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$77 - $255	81%
Sanford Health Plan Align	$83	87%
Aetna	$90 - $465	95%
Health Partners	$90 - $403	95%
Medicare (plans)	$90	95%
Ucare	$90 - $443	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$90 - $473	95%
Primewest	$92	97%
Security Health Plan	$94 - $312	99%
Medica	$153 - $541	161%
First Choice Health Network	$154 - $510	162%
Healthez	$154 - $510	162%
Multiplan	$154 - $510	162%

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 $256.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 99213.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Sanford Worthington Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 99213.
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.