CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Gettysburg Hospital

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99203
Insurance Median: $145
Cash Discount Price: $129
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Gettysburg Hospital is $145. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $129. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 1.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 147 Gettys Street, Gettysburg, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$129

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$145

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: $129 (110%)

Insurance Median: $145 (123%)

Cash: $129 (110% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $145 (123% 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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Billing Status

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
Medicaid / KanCare	$50 - $231	43%
Blue_Cross	$90 - $129	77%
Phc	$129	110%
Upmc	$129 - $150	110%
Johns_Hopkins_Healthcare_Plan	$132 - $150	112%
Medicare (plans)	$132 - $159	112%
Aetna	$136 - $147	116%
Cigna	$145	123%
First_Health_Network	$147	125%
Wellspan_Capital_Blue_Cross	$148	126%
United_Healthcare	$152	129%
Geisinger	$153	130%
Upmc_For_Life_Community_Healthchoices	$159	135%
Highmark	$198 - $771	168%

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 $129.
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 Gettysburg 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.