CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Fairview Bethesda Hospital

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99213
Insurance Median: $228
Cash Discount Price: $148
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Fairview Bethesda Hospital is $228. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $148. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 2.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 45 10Th St W, Saint Paul, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$148

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$228

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: $148 (155%)

Insurance Median: $228 (240%)

Cash: $148 (155% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $228 (240% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 240% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 140%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Itasca Medical Care	$45	47%
Primewest	$45 - $61	47%
South Country Health Alliance	$45 - $61	47%
Ucare	$46 - $190	48%
UnitedHealthcare	$46 - $218	48%
Health Partners	$49 - $314	51%
Medica	$49 - $288	51%
Hennepin Health	$51	54%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$53 - $225	56%
Sanford Health Plan	$61 - $224	64%
Security Health Plan	$61 - $286	64%
Wellcare	$61	64%
America'S Ppo	$188 - $274	197%
First Health	$296 - $312	311%
Multiplan	$307 - $324	323%
Private Healthcare Systems	$307 - $324	323%
Wisconsin Physician Services	$325 - $343	341%

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 $148.
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 Fairview Bethesda Hospital 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.