CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Ochsner Watkins Hospital

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99203
Insurance Median: $162
Cash Discount Price: $185
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.38x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Ochsner Watkins Hospital is $162. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $185. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 1.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 605 South Archusa Avenue, Quitman, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$185

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: $185 (157%)

Insurance Median: $162 (138%)

Cash: $185 (157% 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.

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
Medicaid / KanCare	$68 - $173	58%
Humana	$82 - $246	70%
Aetna	$104 - $179	88%
Cigna	$104 - $246	88%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$105 - $207	89%
Shared Health Mississippi	$105 - $168	89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$110 - $221	94%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$115 - $221	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$129 - $246	110%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp	$133	113%
Cor Vel	$134 - $135	114%
Select Administrative Services Network	$134 - $193	114%
Zelis	$134 - $207	114%
Ambetter / Centene	$140 - $162	119%
Medicare (plans)	$160 - $283	136%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$160 - $226	136%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial	$160 - $226	136%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$162 - $246	138%

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 $185.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 99203.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Ochsner Watkins Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 99203.
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.