CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Childrens Medical Ctr of Dallas

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $501
  • Cash Discount Price: $536
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Childrens Medical Ctr of Dallas is $501. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $536. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 4.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1935 Medical District Drive, Dallas, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$536

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$501

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: $536 (456%)
Insurance Median: $501 (426%)
Cash: $536 (456% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $501 (426% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 426% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 326%). 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
Aetna $96 - $500 82%
Humana $96 - $536 82%
Medicaid / KanCare $96 82%
Oklahoma Complete Health $96 82%
Superior Health Plan $150 128%
Firstcare Health $172 146%
Parkland Community $236 201%
Cookchildren'S Health Plan $243 207%
Molina Healthcare $250 213%
Carelon $265 - $350 225%
Texas Children'S Health Plan $272 231%
Wellpoint $272 231%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $286 - $486 243%
UnitedHealthcare $379 - $536 322%
Methodist $407 346%
Cigna $472 - $493 401%
Employers Health Network $500 425%
Imagine Health $500 425%
Scott & White $508 432%
Txp Emerging Therapy Solutions $508 432%
Healthsmart $522 - $608 444%
Healthscope Benefit Solutions $536 456%
Phcs $536 456%
Quiktrip (Qt) $536 456%
Txp Interlink $536 456%
Coventry Health $572 487%
Equifax Healthcare $608 517%
Multiplan $608 517%
Usa Managed Care $665 566%
Galaxy Health $694 590%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1935 Medical District Drive, Dallas, TX 75235
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens