CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Ochsner Rush Hospital

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $163
  • Cash Discount Price: $74
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Ochsner Rush Hospital is $163. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $74. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1314 19Th Ave, Meridian, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$74

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$163

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: $74 (63%)
Insurance Median: $163 (139%)
Cash: $74 (63% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $163 (139% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $68 - $173 58%
Humana $82 - $246 70%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $90 - $122 77%
UnitedHealthcare $103 - $246 88%
Aetna $104 - $156 88%
Cigna $104 - $246 88%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $105 - $180 89%
Prime Health Services Ppo $115 - $192 98%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp $133 113%
Cor Vel $134 - $135 114%
Select Administrative Services Network $134 - $168 114%
Zelis $134 114%
Ambetter / Centene $140 119%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan $160 136%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial $160 136%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi $162 - $246 138%
Medicare (plans) $162 - $283 138%
Shared Health Mississippi $170 - $258 145%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1314 19Th Ave, Meridian, MS 39301
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals