CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Merit Health Madison

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99213
  • Insurance Median: $122
  • Cash Discount Price: $98
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.28x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Merit Health Madison is $122. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $98. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 1.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 161 River Oaks Drive, Canton, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$98

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$122

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: $98 (103%)
Insurance Median: $122 (128%)
Cash: $98 (103% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $122 (128% 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
United_Exchange $55 58%
Ms-Can-Magnolia $56 59%
Ms-Can-Molina $56 59%
United $56 59%
Ms-Can-Truecare $57 60%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $85 89%
Molina-Chip $119 125%
Medicare (plans) $120 126%
Magnolia-Chip $122 128%
Truecare-Chip $122 128%
Wellcare $124 130%
Humana $125 131%
Devoted_Health $126 132%
Ambetter / Centene $135 142%
Cigna $172 181%
Mpcn $235 247%
Firstchoice $240 252%
Advhealth $244 256%
Molina_Exchange $246 258%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 161 River Oaks Drive, Canton, MS 39046
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals