CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Mid-Columbia Medical Center

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99203
Insurance Median: $133
Cash Discount Price: $144
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Mid-Columbia Medical Center is $133. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $144. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 E 19Th Street, The Dalles, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$144

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$133

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: $144 (122%)

Insurance Median: $133 (113%)

Cash: $144 (122% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $133 (113% 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.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$70 - $159	60%
Tricare	$70	60%
Va Ccn Triwest - All Plans	$70	60%
Humana	$72	61%
Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$77	65%
Molina - All Other Plans	$77	65%
Healthnet - All Other Plans	$103	88%
Cigna	$117	100%
Multiplan/Phcs - All Plans	$119	101%
Aetna	$130	111%
Coventry - All Plans	$133	113%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans	$135	115%
First Choice - All Plans	$135	115%
Providence Ppo - All Plans	$141	120%
Moda Health Plan - All Other Plans	$148	126%
Molina Mcr Adv	$150	128%
Molina Mcaid	$155	132%
Healthnet Mcr Adv	$179	152%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans	$299	254%
Coordinated Care Mcaid - All Plans	$299	254%

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 $144.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 99203.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Mid-Columbia Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 99203.
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.