CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Parkridge Medical Center

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $364
  • Cash Discount Price: $772
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Parkridge Medical Center is $364. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $772. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 3.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$772

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$364

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: $772 (657%)
Insurance Median: $364 (310%)
Cash: $772 (657% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $364 (310% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 310% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 210%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $76 - $251 65%
Aetna $110 - $404 94%
Amerigroup $112 - $123 95%
Ambetter / Centene $118 - $129 100%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet $136 - $149 116%
Apex Health $140 - $154 119%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $140 - $154 119%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign) $140 - $154 119%
Peach State $147 - $162 125%
Wellcare $147 - $162 125%
Humana $184 - $525 157%
United $252 - $364 214%
Signature Advantage $368 - $404 313%
Value Option $368 - $404 313%
Magellan Behavioral Health $442 - $485 376%
Multiplan $442 - $485 376%
Health One Alliance $478 - $550 407%
North Ga Health Services $478 - $525 407%
Employers Health Network $515 - $566 438%
Olympus Managed Healthcare $515 - $566 438%
Mhnet $552 - $606 470%
Cigna $589 - $647 501%
Compsych $589 - $647 501%
Beech Street $648 - $711 551%
Prime Health $648 - $711 551%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals