CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Mid-Columbia Medical Center

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99213
Insurance Median: $96
Cash Discount Price: $117
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Mid-Columbia Medical Center is $96. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $117. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 E 19Th Street, The Dalles, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$117

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$96

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: $117 (123%)

Insurance Median: $96 (101%)

Cash: $117 (123% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $96 (101% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$57 - $128	60%
Tricare	$57	60%
Va Ccn Triwest - All Plans	$57	60%
Humana	$58	61%
Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$62	65%
Molina - All Other Plans	$62	65%
Healthnet - All Other Plans	$70	74%
Coventry - All Plans	$90	95%
First Choice - All Plans	$91	96%
Cigna	$95	100%
Multiplan/Phcs - All Plans	$96	101%
Providence Ppo - All Plans	$96	101%
Moda Health Plan - All Other Plans	$100	105%
Aetna	$105	110%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans	$109	115%
Molina Mcr Adv	$122	128%
Molina Mcaid	$126	132%
Healthnet Mcr Adv	$146	153%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans	$243	255%
Coordinated Care Mcaid - All Plans	$243	255%

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 $117.
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 Mid-Columbia Medical Center 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.