CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Oakbend Medical Center

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $213
  • Cash Discount Price: $69
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.81x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Oakbend Medical Center is $213. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $69. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 1.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1705 Jackson St, Richmond, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$69

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$213

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: $69 (59%)
Insurance Median: $213 (181%)
Cash: $69 (59% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $213 (181% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $66 - $242 56%
Ambetter / Centene $70 - $399 60%
Friday Health Plan Mcr $70 60%
Medicare (plans) $70 60%
Friday Health Plan-All Other Plans $88 75%
Aetna $167 142%
Humana $208 - $226 177%
Medicaid / KanCare $347 295%
Wellcare Mcare-All Plans $364 310%
Community Health Choice-All Plans $382 325%
Oscar - All Plans $434 369%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1705 Jackson St, Richmond, TX 77469
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals