CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: The Medical Center of Southeast Texas

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99213
  • Insurance Median: $330
  • Cash Discount Price: $537
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.47x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas is $330. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $537. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 3.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2555 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$537

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$330

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: $537 (564%)
Insurance Median: $330 (347%)
Cash: $537 (564% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $330 (347% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 347% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 247%). 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
Community Health Choice $30 - $32 32%
Medicaid / KanCare $38 - $46 40%
Amerigroup $41 - $72 43%
Community Health Choice Uhrip $41 - $44 43%
Harbor Hospice $41 - $44 43%
Texas Childrens Health Plan $41 - $46 43%
Molina Healthcare $44 - $275 46%
UnitedHealthcare $44 - $200 46%
Beacon Health $48 - $50 50%
Superior Healthplan $50 53%
Self Pay Emergent $79 - $82 83%
League Medical Concepts $94 99%
Employer Direct Healthcare $108 - $154 113%
Texas Medical Management Partners $108 - $154 113%
Selectcare $131 - $137 138%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $216 - $288 227%
Dept Of Assistive And Rehabilitative Services $262 - $275 275%
Aetna $304 - $363 319%
Elap Services $314 - $330 330%
Iasis Employees $314 - $330 330%
Magellan Behavioral Health $314 - $330 330%
Wellcare Of Texas $340 - $357 357%
Humana $345 - $363 362%
Cigna $366 - $385 384%
First Health $366 - $385 384%
Galaxy Health Network $366 - $385 384%
Private Healthcare Systems $366 - $385 384%
Texas Municipal League $366 - $385 384%
Healthsmart $393 - $412 413%
Multiplan $419 - $440 440%
Commercial Non-Contracted $523 - $550 549%
Heart To Heart Hospice $523 - $550 549%
Lifesynch $523 - $550 549%
Mhnet $523 - $550 549%
Self Pay - Mcd Pending 100 Percent $523 - $550 549%
Single Case Agreement $523 - $550 549%
Tricare $523 - $550 549%
United Behavioral Health $523 - $550 549%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2555 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, TX 77640
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Physician
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals