CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Cherry County Hospital

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99213
  • Insurance Median: $171
  • Cash Discount Price: $214
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.80x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Cherry County Hospital is $171. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $214. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 1.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 510 North Green St, Valentine, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$214

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$171

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: $214 (225%)
Insurance Median: $171 (180%)
Cash: $214 (225% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $171 (180% 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.

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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
Molina Mcaid - All Other Plans $38 - $133 40%
Avera Hmo $68 - $207 71%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $76 - $205 80%
Midlands Choice-All Plans $79 - $205 83%
Molina Mcr Adv $79 - $271 83%
Ambetter / Centene $90 95%
Avera Aca Ppo $91 - $207 96%
UnitedHealthcare $103 - $206 108%
Avera Aso Ppo $106 - $207 111%
Midwest Ntwrk Profee Only - All Plans $109 115%
Oscar Profee Only - All Plans $109 115%
Avera Non-Aca Ppo - All Other Plans $114 - $207 120%
First Choice-All Plans $171 - $281 180%
Multiplan-All Plans $171 - $281 180%
Phcs-All Plans $171 - $281 180%
Tlc Advantage-All Plans $171 - $281 180%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 510 North Green St, Valentine, NE 69201
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals