CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Valley County Health System

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99213
  • Insurance Median: $119
  • Cash Discount Price: $163
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Valley County Health System is $119. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $163. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2707 L Street, Ord, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$163

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$119

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: $163 (171%)
Insurance Median: $119 (125%)
Cash: $163 (171% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $119 (125% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $28 - $325 29%
Great Plains $28 - $68 29%
Humana $28 - $69 29%
Medica $28 - $325 29%
UnitedHealthcare $28 - $163 29%
Molina $38 - $178 40%
Nebraska Total Care $38 - $470 40%
Wellcare $56 - $185 59%
Aetna $57 - $434 60%
Multiplan/Phcs $136 - $332 143%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2707 L Street, Ord, NE 68862
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals