CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: F F Thompson Hospital

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99213
Insurance Median: $65
Cash Discount Price: $93
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.68x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at F F Thompson Hospital is $65. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $93. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 0.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 350 Parrish Street, Canandaigua, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$93

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$65

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: $93 (98%)

Insurance Median: $65 (68%)

Cash: $93 (98% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $65 (68% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$18 - $92	19%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $155	32%
Medicare (plans)	$44 - $278	46%
Mvp 2900	$44 - $481	46%
UnitedHealthcare	$46 - $92	48%
Aetna	$53 - $102	56%
Excellus 2201	$53 - $86	56%
Elderplan 1316	$56	59%
Humana	$56	59%
Cigna	$61 - $490	64%
Fidelis 5155	$73 - $118	77%
Independent Health 5156	$81 - $132	85%
Capital District Physicians Health Plan (Cdphp) 5149	$162 - $221	170%

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 $93.
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 F F Thompson 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.