CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Clara Maass Medical Center

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $319
  • Cash Discount Price: $115
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.71x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Clara Maass Medical Center is $319. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $115. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 2.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Clara Maass Drive, Belleville, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$115

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$319

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: $115 (98%)
Insurance Median: $319 (271%)
Cash: $115 (98% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $319 (271% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 271% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 171%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $64 - $552 54%
UnitedHealthcare $74 - $198 63%
Fidelis Care $75 64%
Aetna $81 - $341 69%
Cigna $304 - $407 259%
Wellpoint $329 280%
First Health $347 295%
Amerihealth $435 370%
Qualcare Inc $444 - $473 378%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Clara Maass Drive, Belleville, NJ 07109
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals