CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Nationwide Children's Hospital

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $130
  • Cash Discount Price: $266
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.11x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Nationwide Children's Hospital is $130. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $266. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 1.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$266

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$130

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: $266 (226%)
Insurance Median: $130 (111%)
Cash: $266 (226% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $130 (111% 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
Caresource $61 - $169 52%
Amerihealth $64 - $106 54%
Bchp $64 - $106 54%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $64 - $278 54%
Humana $64 - $281 54%
Molina $64 - $106 54%
UnitedHealthcare $64 - $281 54%
Tricare $99 84%
Cigna $105 - $278 89%
Mmo $114 - $278 97%
Aetna $117 - $281 100%
Ohg $117 - $266 100%
Ohio Ppo Connect $118 - $275 100%
Osu $118 - $275 100%
Ohc $121 - $275 103%
Ahpo $122 - $278 104%
Front Path Health Coalition $122 - $278 104%
Unicare $124 - $281 105%
The Health Plan $125 - $284 106%
Emerald Health $127 - $290 108%
First Health $127 - $290 108%
Phcs $127 - $290 108%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH 43205
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens