CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Methodist Fremont Health

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99213
Insurance Median: $267
Cash Discount Price: $139
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Methodist Fremont Health is $267. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $139. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 2.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 450 East 23Rd St, Fremont, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$139

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$267

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: $139 (146%)

Insurance Median: $267 (280%)

Cash: $139 (146% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $267 (280% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 280% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 180%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Elevate By Medica	$27 - $211	28%
Medica	$28 - $137	29%
Medicare (plans)	$28 - $152	29%
Alliance Nhn	$32 - $339	34%
Medica Choice	$32 - $513	34%
Aetna	$38 - $560	40%
Ne Furniture Mart	$38 - $484	40%
UnitedHealthcare	$38 - $525	40%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$41 - $522	43%
Multiplan	$57 - $525	60%
Ambetter / Centene	$62 - $182	65%
Elite Choice	$63 - $170	66%
Midlands Choice	$63 - $548	66%

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 $139.
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 Methodist Fremont 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.