CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $186
  • Cash Discount Price: $201
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.58x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth is $186. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $201. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 1.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2830 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$201

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$186

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: $201 (171%)
Insurance Median: $186 (158%)
Cash: $201 (171% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $186 (158% 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 $24 - $571 20%
Community Health Choice $26 - $163 22%
Superior $26 - $149 22%
Amerigroup $29 - $544 25%
Texas Childrens Health Plan $29 - $163 25%
Christus Health $36 - $285 31%
Aetna $57 - $938 48%
Molina $71 - $408 60%
Cigna $93 - $815 79%
Imperial Health Plan $95 - $544 81%
Healthcare Highways $107 - $612 91%
Adv Cardiovas Specialist $119 - $680 101%
Devoted Health Plan $119 - $680 101%
Lsu First Choice Verity $119 - $680 101%
Naphcare Inc. $143 - $815 122%
Verity Healthnet $143 - $815 122%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $145 - $370 123%
First Health $155 - $883 132%
Healthsmart $155 - $1,087 132%
Multiplan $155 - $883 132%
Phcs $155 - $883 132%
Five Point Credit Union $167 - $951 142%
Mct Credit Union $167 - $951 142%
Partners Direct Health $167 - $951 142%
Beech Street $190 - $1,087 162%
Health Management Network $190 - $1,087 162%
Provider Select $190 - $1,087 162%
Triwest $202 - $1,155 172%
Verity Healthnet National $202 - $1,155 172%
Humana $241 - $1,414 205%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2830 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, TX 77702
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals