CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Caromont Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99213
  • Insurance Median: $143
  • Cash Discount Price: $489
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Caromont Regional Medical Center is $143. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $489. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 1.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$489

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$143

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$95.19

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $95.19 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $489 (514%)
Insurance Median: $143 (150%)
Cash: $489 (514% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $143 (150% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $95.19 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 $74 - $136 78%
Carolina Complete Health $74 78%
Partners Behavioral Health $74 78%
Alliance Behavioral Health $75 79%
Amerihealth Caritas $75 79%
Carolina Complete Health Tailored Plans $75 79%
UnitedHealthcare $75 - $260 79%
Vaya Behavioral Health $75 79%
Wellcare $75 79%
Aetna $94 - $158 99%
Devoted Health $95 - $143 100%
Healthteam $95 - $143 100%
Longevity Health $95 - $143 100%
Molina $95 - $143 100%
Humana $97 - $430 102%
Absolute Total Care $137 144%
Gaston County Jail $147 154%
Surgery Plus $159 - $238 167%
Cigna $169 - $253 178%
Carolina Caring $227 - $387 238%
Corporate Benefits Service $244 - $366 256%
Medcost $333 350%
Beech Street $401 421%
Multiplan $401 421%
Self Pay $440 462%
First Health Network $465 488%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28052
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals