CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Memorial Hospital at Gulfport

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99213
Insurance Median: $131
Cash Discount Price: $248
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.38x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport is $131. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $248. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 1.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4500 13Th Street, Gulfport, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$248

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$131

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: $248 (261%)

Insurance Median: $131 (138%)

Cash: $248 (261% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $131 (138% 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.

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
Sas Mhg	$23 - $529	24%
Magnolia Health	$24 - $138	25%
UnitedHealthcare	$55	58%
Molina	$56	59%
Cigna	$60 - $521	63%
Fox Everett	$60 - $347	63%
Sas Non-Mhg	$60 - $347	63%
Aetna	$75 - $434	79%
First Choice	$75 - $625	79%
Mhg	$75 - $434	79%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$84 - $122	88%
First Health	$108 - $625	113%
Humana	$108 - $625	113%
Mpcn	$113 - $651	119%

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 $248.
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 Memorial Hospital at Gulfport 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.