CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: St Luke's Hospital at the Vintage

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $342
  • Cash Discount Price: $208
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.91x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at St Luke's Hospital at the Vintage is $342. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $208. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 2.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 20171 Chasewood Park Drive, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$208

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$342

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: $208 (177%)
Insurance Median: $342 (291%)
Cash: $208 (177% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $342 (291% 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 291% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 191%). 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
United $74 - $279 63%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $113 - $246 96%
UnitedHealthcare $160 - $491 136%
Tchpchip $208 - $255 177%
Chc $327 278%
Texastruechoice $327 278%
Cigna $356 - $416 303%
Coventry $386 328%
First Health $386 328%
Humana $386 328%
Healthsmart $416 354%
Interlink $416 354%
Multiplan $446 379%
USA Health Network $505 430%
Mhealth Network $594 505%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 20171 Chasewood Park Drive, Houston, TX 77070
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals