CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $317
  • Cash Discount Price: $200
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.70x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is $317. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $200. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 2.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$200

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$317

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: $200 (170%)
Insurance Median: $317 (270%)
Cash: $200 (170% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $317 (270% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 270% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 170%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $53 - $393 45%
Mhs_In $53 45%
Caresource_In $56 48%
Aetna $98 - $373 83%
Humana $98 - $108 83%
Passport_Ky $102 87%
Caresource_Oh $103 88%
Wellcare_Ky $103 88%
United_Health_Care_Ky $104 88%
United_Health_Care_Oh $108 92%
Amerihealth_Caritas_Oh $111 94%
Molina_Oh $113 96%
Buckeye_Oh $118 100%
Caresource_Oh_Insurance $189 - $196 161%
Cigna $189 - $191 161%
Medical_Mutual_Of_Ohio_Insurance $210 - $373 179%
Parkview_Signature_Care_Insurance $210 - $307 179%
Point_Comfort_Insurance $255 217%
Margaret_Mary_Health_Insurance $261 - $307 222%
United_Health_Care_Insurance $268 - $393 228%
Health_Ohio_Network_Insurance $314 - $373 267%
Beechstreet_Insurance $317 - $385 270%
Health_Net_Advantage_Insurance $334 284%
Evolutions_Health_Care_Systems $354 - $393 301%
Custom_Design_Benefits_Insurance $373 317%
First_Health_Group_Insurance $373 - $385 317%
Health_Link_Insurance $373 - $385 317%
Health_Smart_Preferred_Insurance $373 317%
Medical_Benefit_Administrators_Insurance $373 317%
Ohio_Health_Choice_Insurance $373 317%
Private_Health_Care_Systems_Insurance $377 - $393 321%
Galaxy_Health_Insurance $393 334%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens