CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Methodist Hospital Atascosa

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99213
Insurance Median: $171
Cash Discount Price: $611
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Methodist Hospital Atascosa is $171. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $611. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 1.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1905 Hwy 97 East, Jourdanton, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$611

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$171

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$95.19

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $95.19 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $611 (642%)

Insurance Median: $171 (180%)

Cash: $611 (642% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $171 (180% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $95.19 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
Superior Health	$31	33%
Community First Health Plans	$73 - $165	77%
Imperial Insurance	$116	122%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$129 - $294	136%
United	$150 - $275	158%
Focus Health Solutions	$183	192%
Healthcare Highways	$188	197%
Valenz	$214	225%
Evry Health	$225	236%
Curative Administrators	$245	257%
First Health	$270	284%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$336	353%
Multiplan	$458 - $520	481%
Triwest Health Alliance	$458	481%
Triwest Va Pccc	$458	481%

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 $611.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 99213.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Methodist Hospital Atascosa is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 99213.
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.