CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Carolina East Medical Center

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99213
Insurance Median: $164
Cash Discount Price: $131
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.72x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Carolina East Medical Center is $164. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $131. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 1.72x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$131

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$164

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: $131 (138%)

Insurance Median: $164 (172%)

Cash: $131 (138% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $164 (172% 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.

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
Pamlico Co Jail-All Plans	$49 - $67	51%
Humana	$56	59%
Inclusive Health (Nchirp)-All Plans	$56	59%
Tricare	$56 - $251	59%
UnitedHealthcare	$65 - $178	68%
Craven Co. Jail Systems - All Plans	$80 - $85	84%
Medcost Ppo Employees And Retirees	$121 - $165	127%
Medcost Ppo Ultra (Employees)	$121 - $157	127%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$129 - $172	136%
Medcost Ppo City Employees	$135 - $183	142%
Medcost Ppo County Employee	$140 - $190	147%
Benefit Mgmt, Svcs-All Plans	$157 - $213	165%
Aetna	$164 - $222	172%
Medcost Benefit Svc-All Other Plans	$164 - $222	172%
Acs Consult Svc Inc-All Plans	$167 - $227	175%
Medcost Ppo Standard	$167 - $227	175%
Cigna	$168 - $228	176%

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 $131.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 99213.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Carolina East Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 99213.
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.