CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: University Health System, Inc

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $135
  • Cash Discount Price: $136
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at University Health System, Inc is $135. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $136. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 1.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$136

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$135

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: $136 (116%)
Insurance Median: $135 (115%)
Cash: $136 (116% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $135 (115% 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.

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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
UnitedHealthcare $60 - $380 51%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $73 - $348 62%
Tenncare $73 - $86 62%
Bluecare $75 - $86 64%
Aetna $76 - $380 65%
Humana $76 - $136 65%
Nhc $76 - $104 65%
Cigna $77 - $412 65%
American Health $78 - $106 66%
Upmc Health Plan $78 - $106 66%
Choicecare $81 - $107 69%
Novanet $97 - $130 83%
Multiplan $110 - $326 94%
Initial Group $112 95%
Coventry $114 - $380 97%
First Health $127 108%
Nx Health 1 $147 125%
Beechstreet $155 - $407 132%
Fentress County Sheriffs Dept $217 185%
Nx Health $326 277%
Phcs $326 277%
Naphcare $353 300%
Prime Health $407 - $543 346%
Seven Corners $407 346%
Usa $434 369%
Evolutions $489 416%
Galaxy $489 416%
Healthsmart $489 416%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals