CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Lee's Summit Medical Center

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99203
Insurance Median: $482
Cash Discount Price: $1,200
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.10x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Lee's Summit Medical Center is $482. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,200. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 4.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2100 Se Blue Parkway, Lees Summit, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,200

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$482

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: $1,200 (1021%)

Insurance Median: $482 (410%)

Cash: $1,200 (1021% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $482 (410% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 410% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 310%). 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.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$137 - $372	117%
Humana	$138 - $172	117%
Nhc Advantage	$201 - $262	171%
Healthyblue	$211 - $276	179%
Coventry	$232 - $554	197%
Aetna	$243 - $703	207%
United	$265 - $621	225%
Universal Healthcare	$370 - $483	315%
Coventry Kc Mo	$433 - $566	368%
College Park Family Care Center	$454 - $593	386%
Oha Network	$528 - $690	449%
Multiplan	$560 - $1,103	476%
Corvel Corporation	$686 - $897	583%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc	$792 - $1,034	674%
Cigna	$845 - $1,103	719%
Cco, Inc.	$898 - $1,172	764%

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 $1,200.
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 Lee's Summit Medical Center 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.