CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Artesia General Hospital

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99203
Insurance Median: $264
Cash Discount Price: $192
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Artesia General Hospital is $264. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $192. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 2.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 702 N 13Th Street, Artesia, NM.

Cash / Self-Pay

$192

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$264

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: $192 (163%)

Insurance Median: $264 (225%)

Cash: $192 (163% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $264 (225% 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 225% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 125%). 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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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	$79 - $82	67%
Humana	$82 - $85	70%
Zelis	$86 - $163	73%
First Health	$122 - $293	104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$189 - $196	161%
New Mexico Health Connections	$189 - $196	161%
Geha	$221 - $261	188%
Omni Networks	$221 - $228	188%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$236 - $244	201%
Cigna	$268 - $293	228%
Triwest	$277 - $287	236%
Galaxy Health	$284 - $293	242%
One Health Plan	$284 - $293	242%
Multiplan	$287 - $297	244%
United Payors & United Providers	$293 - $303	249%
Providence Risk & Insurance Services	$300 - $310	255%

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 $192.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 99203.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Artesia General Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 99203.
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.