CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Pender Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $135
  • Cash Discount Price: $133
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Pender Memorial Hospital is $135. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $133. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 1.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 507 E Fremont St, Burgaw, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$133

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$135

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: $133 (113%)
Insurance Median: $135 (115%)
Cash: $133 (113% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $135 (115% 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
Humana $48 - $349 41%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $50 - $292 43%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont $50 - $110 43%
Aetna $51 - $345 43%
New Hanover Health $51 - $112 43%
Carolina Complete $52 - $114 44%
Cigna $52 - $179 44%
Nc Department Of Public Safety $52 - $219 44%
Amerihealth $53 - $116 45%
Wellcare $53 - $116 45%
Ambetter / Centene $70 - $153 60%
Liberty Health $71 - $156 60%
Caresource North Carolina $74 - $162 63%
Plotkin Health $112 - $244 95%
UnitedHealthcare $136 - $296 116%
Medcost $140 - $341 119%
Employers Choice Network $180 - $394 153%
Three Rivers Provider Network $180 - $394 153%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 507 E Fremont St, Burgaw, NC 28425
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals