CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Great Plains Health

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99213
Insurance Median: $139
Cash Discount Price: $105
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.46x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Great Plains Health is $139. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $105. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 1.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 West Leota St, North Platte, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$105

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$139

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: $105 (110%)

Insurance Median: $139 (146%)

Cash: $105 (110% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $139 (146% 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
Nebraska Total Care	$59	62%
Molina	$64	67%
Midwest Network Alliance	$124 - $176	130%
Midlands Choice	$126 - $137	132%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$130 - $135	137%
Ambetter / Centene	$135 - $267	142%
Medica	$135 - $186	142%
Oscar Health	$137 - $188	144%
Coventry	$138 - $192	145%
Geha	$138 - $190	145%
Mutual Of Omaha	$140 - $192	147%
UnitedHealthcare	$140 - $192	147%

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 $105.
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 Great Plains Health 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.