CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Saratoga Hospital

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99213
  • Insurance Median: $86
  • Cash Discount Price: $253
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.90x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Saratoga Hospital is $86. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $253. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 0.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$253

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: $253 (266%)
Insurance Median: $86 (90%)
Cash: $253 (266% 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.

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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 $21 - $80 22%
Cdphp $24 - $140 25%
Fidelis $46 - $90 48%
Medicare (plans) $46 - $86 48%
Mvp $46 - $125 48%
UnitedHealthcare $49 - $687 51%
Aetna $50 - $133 53%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $51 - $390 54%
Tricare $53 - $86 56%
Hamaspik $58 - $107 61%
Emblem Health Ghi $62 - $94 65%
Cigna $71 - $125 75%
Blue Shield Highmark $75 - $94 79%
Mvp Commercial $84 - $572 88%
Multiplan $90 - $649 95%
Nascentia Health Options $92 97%
Emblem $94 - $610 99%
Empire Plan Nyship $102 - $649 107%
Magnacare $108 - $725 113%
Blue Shield $120 - $259 126%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals