CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Duke University Hospital

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99203
Insurance Median: $89
Cash Discount Price: $165
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.76x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Duke University Hospital is $89. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $165. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 0.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$165

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$89

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: $165 (140%)

Insurance Median: $89 (76%)

Cash: $165 (140% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $89 (76% 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
Alliance Health	$61	52%
Amerihealth	$61 - $89	52%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$61 - $250	52%
Carolina Complete Health	$61 - $89	52%
Partners	$61	52%
Trillium	$61	52%
UnitedHealthcare	$61 - $309	52%
Piedmont Health	$69	59%
Troy Health	$69	59%
Voans	$69	59%
Cigna	$70 - $262	60%
Liberty	$70	60%
Aetna	$75 - $223	64%
Humana	$78 - $90	66%
Sentara	$153	130%

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 $165.
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 Duke University 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.