CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Allegheny Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99203
Insurance Median: $79
Cash Discount Price: $469
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.67x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Allegheny Valley Hospital is $79. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $469. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 0.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1301 Carlisle St, Natrona, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$469

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$79

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: $469 (399%)

Insurance Median: $79 (67%)

Cash: $469 (399% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $79 (67% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$21 - $144	18%
Aetna	$54	46%
Amerihealth	$57 - $90	48%
Carelon	$57 - $154	48%
Univera	$69 - $92	59%
Highmark	$71 - $87	60%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness	$72 - $81	61%
Community Care Behavorial Health Healthchoices	$75 - $157	64%
Community Care Behavorial Health University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center	$75 - $157	64%
Highmark Wholecare	$75	64%
Life Pittsburgh	$77	65%
Geisinger	$79 - $87	67%
Medicare (plans)	$81	69%
American Health Plans	$84	71%
Cigna	$131	111%
Martin'S Point	$247	210%

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 $469.
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 Allegheny Valley Hospital 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.