CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Methodist Charlton Medical Center

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $131
  • Cash Discount Price: $211
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.11x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Methodist Charlton Medical Center is $131. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $211. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 1.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3500 W Wheatland Road, Dallas, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$211

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$131

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: $211 (179%)
Insurance Median: $131 (111%)
Cash: $211 (179% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $131 (111% 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.

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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 $34 - $139 29%
UnitedHealthcare $38 - $139 32%
Medicare (plans) $76 - $139 65%
Coralvita [9216] $85 72%
Alternative Service Concepts [8005] $89 76%
Oscar Insurance Company [2057] $92 78%
Bright Healthcare [2222] $100 85%
Molina [3017] $103 88%
Wellpoint Marketplace Exchange [3071] $110 94%
Aetna $115 - $131 98%
90 Degree Benefit [3057] $117 100%
Allied National [2031] $117 100%
Entrust/90 Degree [2058] $117 100%
Friday Health Plan [2061] $121 103%
Ambetter / Centene $122 104%
Imperial Insurance Companies [3073] $128 109%
Covid19 Hrsa Uninsured Testing And Treatment Fund [6005] $131 111%
Ust Health Proof [1005] $131 111%
Wellcare [7016] $131 111%
Cigna $132 - $139 112%
Web Tpa [3049] $132 112%
American Health Advantage Of Texas [7099] $137 117%
Globalhealth [1003] $137 117%
Procare Advantage [7018] $137 117%
Humana $139 118%
Southwestern Health Resources Swhr [7015] $139 118%
Provider Partners Health Plan [7025] $141 120%
Department Of Labor [8004] $142 121%
Evry Health [1013] $142 121%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Non Par [9010] $142 121%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Par [8002] $142 121%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Par [9011] $142 121%
Sana Benefits [3069] $142 121%
Velocity [3070] $142 121%
Medicaid / KanCare $162 138%
Health Plans Inc [5017] $178 151%
Medical Cost Containment Professionals [3059] $178 151%
Dart Member Care [3039] $192 163%
Healthscope Benefits [2052] $192 163%
Healthscope Benefits [3063] $192 163%
Kempton Group Administrators, Tower Extrusions [3061] $209 178%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3500 W Wheatland Road, Dallas, TX 75237
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals