CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99213
Insurance Median: $195
Cash Discount Price: $109
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital is $195. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $109. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 2.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$109

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$195

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: $109 (115%)

Insurance Median: $195 (205%)

Cash: $109 (115% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $195 (205% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 205% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 105%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$70 - $159	74%
Aetna	$76 - $339	80%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$82 - $427	86%
Fidelis Care	$82	86%
Wellpoint	$93	98%
Amerihealth	$179 - $246	188%
Qualcare Inc	$195	205%
Cigna	$248 - $318	261%
First Health	$308	324%

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 $109.
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 Robert Wood Johnson University 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.