CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $214
  • Cash Discount Price: $214
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.82x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen is $214. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $214. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 1.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2905 3Rd Ave Se, Aberdeen, SD.
Cash / Self-Pay
$214

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$214

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: $214 (182%)
Insurance Median: $214 (182%)
Cash: $214 (182% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $214 (182% 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
Sanford Health Plan Align $101 86%
Ucare $108 - $212 92%
Aetna $109 - $223 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $109 93%
Health Partners $109 - $171 93%
Medicare (plans) $109 93%
UnitedHealthcare $109 - $227 93%
Primewest $111 94%
Sanford Health Plan $117 - $162 100%
Security Health Plan $145 - $150 123%
Medica $227 - $250 193%
First Choice Health Network $238 - $245 202%
Healthez $238 - $245 202%
Multiplan $238 - $245 202%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2905 3Rd Ave Se, Aberdeen, SD 57402
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals