CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Mississippi Baptist Medical Center

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $102
  • Cash Discount Price: $41
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.87x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center is $102. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $41. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 0.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1225 N State St, Jackson, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$41

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$102

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: $41 (35%)
Insurance Median: $102 (87%)
Cash: $41 (35% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $102 (87% 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
Magnolia Ms $45 - $121 38%
Ppo Holdings $62 - $165 53%
Ppo Plus $64 - $170 54%
Magnolia Regional Health Center $65 - $173 55%
Aetna $68 - $182 58%
Multiplan $70 - $325 60%
Mpcn $73 - $195 62%
Humana $78 - $209 66%
Littler $81 - $216 69%
Medi Share $81 - $216 69%
Molina $81 - $216 69%
First Choice Health Plan Of Ms $86 - $229 73%
Primewell $97 - $260 83%
Cigna $100 - $268 85%
Advanced Health Systems Inc. $122 104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $122 104%
Christian Health Aid $130 - $346 111%
UnitedHealthcare $216 184%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1225 N State St, Jackson, MS 39202
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals