CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Central Montana Medical Center

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $114
  • Cash Discount Price: $121
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Central Montana Medical Center is $114. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $121. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 408 Wendell Ave, Lewistown, MT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$121

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$114

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: $121 (103%)
Insurance Median: $114 (97%)
Cash: $121 (103% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $114 (97% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $63 - $125 54%
Triwest - All Plans $63 - $79 54%
Veterans Affairs - All Plans $63 - $79 54%
Humana $64 - $66 54%
Coventry/First Health - All Plans $110 - $114 94%
UnitedHealthcare $110 - $114 94%
Ebms - All Plans $113 - $124 96%
Allegiance Comm - All Other Plans $114 - $121 97%
Health Infonet - All Plans $114 - $118 97%
Montana Health Co-Op - All Plans $115 - $119 98%
Interwest Ppo $116 - $121 99%
Pacific Source Hp - All Plans $116 - $121 99%
Interwest Trad - All Other Plans $119 - $123 101%
Allegiance Rbphp $121 - $223 103%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 408 Wendell Ave, Lewistown, MT 59457
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals