CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: UPMC Hanover

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99203
Insurance Median: $131
Cash Discount Price: $118
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at UPMC Hanover is $131. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $118. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 1.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 Highland Ave, Hanover, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$118

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$131

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: $118 (100%)

Insurance Median: $131 (111%)

Cash: $118 (100% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $131 (111% 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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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$37 - $133	31%
Keystone Health Plan	$37 - $133	31%
Prime Net	$47 - $61	40%
Aetna	$69 - $143	59%
Amerihealth Caritas	$69	59%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$69	59%
UnitedHealthcare	$71	60%
Upmc Health Plan	$71 - $289	60%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan)	$74	63%
Geisinger	$79 - $142	67%
Pa Health & Wellness	$92	78%
Upmc Work Partners	$136	116%
Carefirst	$167	142%
Multiplan	$167	142%
Wellspan Population Health	$171	145%

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 $118.
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 UPMC Hanover 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.