CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: University of Mississippi Med Center

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $162
  • Cash Discount Price: $114
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.38x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at University of Mississippi Med Center is $162. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $114. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 1.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$114

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$162

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: $114 (97%)
Insurance Median: $162 (138%)
Cash: $114 (97% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $162 (138% 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
Ms-Can-Molina $69 59%
Ms-Can-Magnolia $70 60%
Ms-Can-Truecare $71 60%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $90 77%
Medicare (plans) $120 102%
Va_Ccn $120 102%
Medadv_Primewell $124 105%
Medadv_Uhc $124 105%
Medadv_Uhcdsnp $124 105%
Wellcare $124 105%
Humana $125 106%
Molina-Chip $148 126%
Magnolia-Chip $151 128%
Truecare-Chip $151 128%
Ambetter / Centene $157 134%
Cigna $166 141%
United $213 181%
United-Options $215 183%
Ppoplus $223 190%
Firsthealth $229 195%
Multiplan $229 195%
Aetna $243 207%
Healthlink_Tupelo $243 207%
Advhealth $244 208%
Phcs $257 219%
Molina_Exchange $258 219%
Mpcn $284 242%
Primewell $286 243%
Firstchoice $301 256%
Firstchoice-Hum $301 256%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals