CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Howard County Medical Center

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $77
  • Cash Discount Price: $228
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Howard County Medical Center is $77. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $228. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 0.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in P O Box 406, 1113 Sherman St, St Paul, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$228

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$77

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: $228 (194%)
Insurance Median: $77 (65%)
Cash: $228 (194% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $77 (65% 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
Nebraska Total Care $58 49%
UnitedHealthcare $58 - $273 49%
Molina Healthcare $59 - $77 50%
Humana $63 - $74 54%
Aetna $74 - $126 63%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $74 - $484 63%
Great Plains $74 63%
Medica Chi $74 63%
Medica Standard Premier $74 63%
Tricare $74 63%
Medica Elevate $75 - $146 64%
Nebraska Total Care - Wellcare $76 65%
Oscar Health $129 110%
Ambetter / Centene $148 126%
Beshp $148 126%
Medica Ifb Aco $148 126%
Medica Chi Aco $153 130%
Medica Choice National $164 139%
Medica Ifb Open Access $190 162%
Midland'S Choice $210 179%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: P O Box 406, 1113 Sherman St, St Paul, NE 68873
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals