CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Wyandot Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99213
Insurance Median: $117
Cash Discount Price: $126
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Wyandot Memorial Hospital is $117. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $126. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 1.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 885 North Sandusky Avenue, Upper Sandusky, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$126

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$117

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: $126 (132%)

Insurance Median: $117 (123%)

Cash: $126 (132% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $117 (123% 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
Aetna	$43 - $753	45%
Medical Mutual	$75 - $753	79%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$112 - $753	118%
Frontpath Health Coalition	$112 - $753	118%
Humana	$112 - $753	118%
Ohio Health Choice	$112 - $753	118%
UnitedHealthcare	$112 - $753	118%
Multiplan	$123 - $822	129%

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 $126.
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 Wyandot Memorial 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.