CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Sanford Bemidji Medical Center

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $179
  • Cash Discount Price: $203
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.52x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center is $179. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $203. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 1.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1300 Anne St Nw, Bemidji, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$203

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$179

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: $203 (173%)
Insurance Median: $179 (152%)
Cash: $203 (173% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $179 (152% 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
Sanford Health Plan Align $101 86%
Ucare $109 - $179 93%
Aetna $110 - $208 94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $110 - $149 94%
Health Partners $110 - $178 94%
Medicare (plans) $110 94%
UnitedHealthcare $110 - $212 94%
Primewest $112 95%
Sanford Health Plan $116 - $155 99%
Security Health Plan $140 119%
Medica $213 - $228 181%
Cigna $229 195%
First Choice Health Network $229 195%
Healthez $229 195%
Multiplan $229 195%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1300 Anne St Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals