CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Kaleida Health

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99213
Insurance Median: $86
Cash Discount Price: $281
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Kaleida Health is $86. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $281. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 0.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 High Street, Buffalo, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$281

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$86

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: $281 (295%)

Insurance Median: $86 (90%)

Cash: $281 (295% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $86 (90% 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
Independent Health Association	$42 - $131	44%
Independent Health Association - Wchob	$44 - $131	46%
UnitedHealthcare	$60 - $84	63%
Ghi/Emblem Health	$74 - $93	78%
Ghi/Emblem Health - Wchob	$74 - $93	78%
Aetna	$77	81%
Magnacare	$77 - $137	81%
Magnacare - Wchob	$77 - $137	81%
Univera	$86 - $139	90%
Univera - Wchob	$86 - $139	90%

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 $281.
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 Kaleida Health 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.