CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Medical Center Hospital

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99203
Insurance Median: $137
Cash Discount Price: $239
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Medical Center Hospital is $137. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $239. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 1.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 W 4Th Street, Odessa, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$239

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$137

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: $239 (203%)

Insurance Median: $137 (117%)

Cash: $239 (203% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $137 (117% 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
Corvel Wc	$30 - $56	26%
Medicaid / KanCare	$31 - $33	26%
Superior Chips	$31	26%
UnitedHealthcare	$35 - $299	30%
Aetna	$80 - $197	68%
Caprock	$92 - $144	78%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$92 - $179	78%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$98 - $275	83%
Health Select	$98 - $213	83%
90 Degree Benefits	$110	94%
Cigna	$113 - $151	96%
State Comptroller	$114 - $150	97%
Humana	$121	103%
Texas Mutual Wc	$151 - $197	128%
Firstcare	$160 - $209	136%

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 $239.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 99203.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Medical Center Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 99203.
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.