CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Texas Childrens Hospital

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $195
  • Cash Discount Price: $204
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Texas Childrens Hospital is $195. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $204. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 1.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6621 Fannin Street, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$204

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$195

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: $204 (174%)
Insurance Median: $195 (166%)
Cash: $204 (174% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $195 (166% 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
First Care Health Plan $82 - $195 70%
UnitedHealthcare $82 70%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan Mcd $91 77%
Molina Mcd $91 77%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $106 - $192 90%
Community Health Choice $107 - $195 91%
Community First Health Plan Mcd $122 104%
Cook Children'S Health Plan $122 104%
Cigna $173 - $195 147%
Aetna $195 166%
Kelseycare $198 168%
Healthsmart $213 181%
Evolutions Healthcare $228 194%
First Health $268 - $289 228%
Multiplan $274 233%
Galaxy Health Network $289 246%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6621 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens