CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Ward Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99213
Insurance Median: $103
Cash Discount Price: $138
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Ward Memorial Hospital is $103. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $138. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 406 South Gary St, Monahans, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$138

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$103

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: $138 (145%)

Insurance Median: $103 (108%)

Cash: $138 (145% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $103 (108% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$27 - $176	28%
Firstcare	$27 - $49	28%
Medicare (plans)	$27 - $48	28%
Superior Healthplan	$27 - $48	28%
Cigna	$82 - $147	86%
Corecare	$99 - $176	104%
Texas True Choice	$106 - $188	111%
Unicare	$113 - $201	119%
Galaxy Health Network	$127 - $226	133%
Multiplan	$127 - $226	133%
Usa Health Network	$127 - $226	133%
Usc Health Services	$127 - $226	133%
Aetna	$140 - $248	147%

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 $138.
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 Ward Memorial Hospital 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.