CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Conway Medical Center

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99213
Insurance Median: $85
Cash Discount Price: $369
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Conway Medical Center is $85. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $369. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 0.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 Singleton Ridge Road, Conway, SC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$369

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$85

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: $369 (388%)

Insurance Median: $85 (89%)

Cash: $369 (388% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $85 (89% 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.

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
Aetna	$11 - $493	12%
Velocity	$13 - $85	14%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$17 - $315	18%
Medcost	$36 - $227	38%
UnitedHealthcare	$43 - $274	45%
Cigna	$44 - $281	46%
Absolute Total Care	$62 - $85	65%
Clover Health	$62 - $85	65%
Devoted	$62 - $85	65%
Emblem	$62 - $85	65%
Healthteam	$62 - $85	65%
Humana	$62 - $85	65%
Molina	$62 - $85	65%
Nhc	$62 - $85	65%
Pruitt	$62 - $85	65%
Select Health	$62 - $85	65%
Wellcare	$62 - $85	65%
Blue Choice	$243	255%

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 $369.
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 Conway 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.