CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99203
Insurance Median: $177
Cash Discount Price: $589
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.51x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital is $177. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $589. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 1.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Paramount Boulevard, Orwigsburg, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$589

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$177

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: $589 (501%)

Insurance Median: $177 (151%)

Cash: $589 (501% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $177 (151% 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
Amerihealth Caritas	$63	54%
Geisinger	$64 - $169	54%
Highmark Wholecare	$65	55%
Upmc Health Plan	$65 - $180	55%
Aetna	$123 - $226	105%
UnitedHealthcare	$177 - $179	151%
Cigna	$185	157%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$248	211%

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 $589.
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 Geisinger St. Luke's 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.