CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Hillsboro Medical Center

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99213
Insurance Median: $229
Cash Discount Price: $229
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.41x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Hillsboro Medical Center is $229. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $229. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 2.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 335 Se 8Th Avenue, Hillsboro, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$229

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$229

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: $229 (241%)

Insurance Median: $229 (241%)

Cash: $229 (241% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $229 (241% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 241% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 141%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals	$70 - $370	74%
Moda	$72 - $385	76%
Care Oregon	$87 - $462	91%
Pacific Source	$93 - $493	98%
Providence Health Plan	$94 - $500	99%
Tuality Health	$94 - $500	99%
Health Net Health Plan Of Oregon, Inc.	$96 - $508	101%
Cigna	$100 - $531	105%
First Choice	$116 - $616	122%
Coventry First Health	$123 - $654	129%
Aetna	$130 - $693	137%
Community Health Plan Of Washington	$145 - $770	152%
Molina Exchange	$145 - $770	152%

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 $229.
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 Hillsboro 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.