CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Kearney County Health Services Hospital

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99203
Insurance Median: $127
Cash Discount Price: $179
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Kearney County Health Services Hospital is $127. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $179. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 727 East 1St St, Minden, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$179

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$127

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: $179 (152%)

Insurance Median: $127 (108%)

Cash: $179 (152% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $127 (108% 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.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$35 - $127	30%
Medica	$35 - $451	30%
Humana	$38 - $127	32%
Total Care	$38 - $130	32%
UnitedHealthcare	$38 - $219	32%
Aetna	$40 - $437	34%
Great Plains	$40 - $133	34%
Healthy Blue	$40 - $133	34%
Multiplan	$68 - $225	58%
Healthnet	$69 - $230	59%
Triwest	$69 - $230	59%
Molina	$71 - $237	60%
Private Healthcare Systems And Multiplan	$113 - $378	96%

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 $179.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 99203.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Kearney County Health Services Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 99203.
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.