CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: West Holt Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99213
Insurance Median: $139
Cash Discount Price: $140
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.46x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at West Holt Memorial Hospital is $139. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $140. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 1.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 406 W Neely St, Atkinson, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$140

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: $140 (147%)

Insurance Median: $139 (146%)

Cash: $140 (147% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$62 - $235	65%
Dhhs	$72 - $192	76%
Ambetter / Centene	$77 - $203	81%
Midlands Choice	$83	87%
Molina	$83 - $219	87%
Medica	$137 - $363	144%
Aetna	$141 - $375	148%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$144 - $383	151%

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 $140.
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 West Holt Memorial Hospital 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.