CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Highland District Hospital

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99213
Insurance Median: $83
Cash Discount Price: $166
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.87x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Highland District Hospital is $83. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $166. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 0.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1275 North High Street, Hillsboro, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$166

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$83

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: $166 (174%)

Insurance Median: $83 (87%)

Cash: $166 (174% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $83 (87% 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
Highland_County_Sheriff_Dept	$34 - $42	36%
Medicaid / KanCare	$34 - $44	36%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$35 - $196	37%
Humana	$44 - $229	46%
Uhc_	$60 - $237	63%
Medical_Mutual_Commercial	$62 - $235	65%
Medicare (plans)	$62 - $85	65%
Medigold	$72 - $87	76%
UnitedHealthcare	$83	87%
Aetna	$84 - $210	88%
Medben	$124 - $206	130%
Immergrun_Amish	$126 - $206	132%
Central_Benefits_Commercial	$232	244%
Cigna	$232	244%

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 $166.
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 Highland District 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.