CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: St John's Episcopal Hospital at South Shore

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $80
  • Cash Discount Price: $456
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.68x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at St John's Episcopal Hospital at South Shore is $80. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $456. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 0.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 327 Beach 19Th Street, Far Rockaway, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$456

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$80

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: $456 (388%)
Insurance Median: $80 (68%)
Cash: $456 (388% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $80 (68% 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.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $62 - $80 53%
Healthfirst $66 - $179 56%
Vns $76 - $80 65%
Aetna $80 - $111 68%
Centerlight $80 68%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $80 68%
Elderplan $80 68%
Emblem Health $80 68%
Fidelis $80 68%
Hamaspik $80 68%
Humana $80 68%
Longevity $80 68%
Lucida $80 68%
Metroplus $80 68%
UnitedHealthcare $80 - $210 68%
Village Care Max $80 68%
Wellcare $80 68%
Molina $88 75%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 327 Beach 19Th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals