CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $135
  • Cash Discount Price: $156
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center is $135. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $156. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 1.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 444 North Main Street, Akron, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$156

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$135

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: $156 (133%)
Insurance Median: $135 (115%)
Cash: $156 (133% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $135 (115% 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
Aetna $64 - $604 54%
Aultcare - All Plans $69 - $82 59%
Bc Mcr Adv $70 60%
Summacare Mcr Adv $70 60%
UnitedHealthcare $70 - $537 60%
Summacare Comm - All Other Plans $77 65%
The Health Plan - All Plans $92 - $141 78%
Health Oh Network - All Plans $96 - $153 82%
Ohio Health Choice - All Plans $96 - $153 82%
Cigna $102 - $429 87%
Multiplan - All Plans $106 - $168 90%
Bc Blue Access $133 - $486 113%
Bc Ohi/Ohii $133 - $438 113%
Bc Pathway $133 - $319 113%
Bc Preferred $133 - $486 113%
Bc Trad - All Other Plans $133 - $486 113%
Healthsmart - All Plans $136 - $217 116%
Med Mutual Medflex $153 130%
Med Mutual Nas $153 - $159 130%
Med Mutual Aca $174 148%
Med Mutual Ppo/Pos/Hmo - All Other Plans $192 163%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 444 North Main Street, Akron, OH 44310
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals