CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Geisinger-Community Medical Center

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99213
Insurance Median: $194
Cash Discount Price: $221
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Geisinger-Community Medical Center is $194. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $221. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 2.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1822 Mulberry Street, Scranton, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$221

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$194

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: $221 (232%)

Insurance Median: $194 (204%)

Cash: $221 (232% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $194 (204% 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 204% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 104%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Consult Patient Advocate

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

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	$28 - $125	29%
Medicaid / KanCare	$35	37%
Geisinger Family Plan	$36	38%
Amerihealth	$40	42%
Upmc For You	$41	43%
Health Partners	$42	44%
Upmc Chip	$44	46%
Aetna	$141 - $211	148%
Cigna	$157	165%
Christian Healthcare Ministries	$178	187%
Healthnet	$209	220%
Universal Managed Care	$221 - $232	232%
Intergroup Services	$286 - $321	300%
Multiplan	$303	318%

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 $221.
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 Geisinger-Community 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.