CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Rio Grande Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99213
  • Insurance Median: $63
  • Cash Discount Price: $130
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Rio Grande Regional Hospital is $63. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $130. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 0.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 101 E Ridge Rd, McAllen, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$130

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$63

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: $130 (137%)
Insurance Median: $63 (66%)
Cash: $130 (137% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $63 (66% 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.

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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 Plan $13 14%
Superior $22 - $33 23%
United $23 - $84 24%
Texas Workforce Commission $31 - $45 33%
Healthcare Highways $33 - $47 35%
Aetna $34 - $85 36%
Molina Healthcare $35 - $50 37%
Averde Health $42 - $61 44%
Allegian Health $51 - $74 54%
Curative Administrators $51 - $74 54%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $55 - $158 58%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $58 - $303 61%
First Health $74 - $107 78%
National Healthcare Solutions $77 - $112 81%
Southwest Medical $77 - $112 81%
Coastal Comp $83 - $121 87%
Usa Managed Care $83 - $149 87%
Ppo Next/ Medical Control $96 - $139 101%
Beech Street $102 - $149 107%
Multiplan $102 - $149 107%
Focus Healthcare $122 - $177 128%
Humana $281 295%
Texas Athletic Network $300 - $600 315%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 101 E Ridge Rd, McAllen, TX 78503
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals