CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Sanford Bagley Medical Center

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $221
  • Cash Discount Price: $203
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.88x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Sanford Bagley Medical Center is $221. 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 1.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 203 4Th Street Northwest, Bagley, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$203

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$221

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: $221 (188%)
Cash: $203 (173% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $221 (188% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $61 - $235 52%
Sanford Health Plan Align $116 99%
Ucare $124 - $223 105%
Health Partners $125 - $206 106%
Medicare (plans) $125 106%
UnitedHealthcare $125 - $212 106%
Primewest $128 - $137 109%
Aetna $136 - $221 116%
Security Health Plan $140 119%
Sanford Health Plan $201 - $236 171%
Medica $223 - $240 190%
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: 203 4Th Street Northwest, Bagley, MN 56621
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals