CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Uva Health Culpeper Medical Center

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99203
Insurance Median: $134
Cash Discount Price: $244
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Uva Health Culpeper Medical Center is $134. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $244. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 1.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 Sunset Lane, Culpeper, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$244

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$134

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: $244 (208%)

Insurance Median: $134 (114%)

Cash: $244 (208% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $134 (114% 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.

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
Beacon Health Options [40012]	$42	36%
Commercial Contracted Hb Only [40056]	$44	37%
Commercial Generic [40000]	$44 - $59	37%
Commercial Contracted Tpa [40055]	$50 - $59	43%
UnitedHealthcare	$50 - $303	43%
Umwa [40037]	$59	50%
Aetna	$62 - $231	53%
Healthsmart [40013]	$63	54%
First Health Generic [40033]	$69	59%
Gateway Health Alliance [40034]	$71	60%
Multiplan Generic [40035]	$71 - $371	60%
Vhn Generic [40040]	$71 - $371	60%
Onenet Workers Comp Generic [60010]	$74	63%
Champva [50002]	$83	71%
Tricare	$83	71%
Blue Ridge Pace [10510]	$120	102%
Medicaid / KanCare	$120	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$134 - $138	114%
Cigna	$134 - $138	114%
HMO Part B [10099]	$134	114%
Humana	$134 - $140	114%
Medicare (plans)	$134 - $138	114%
VA Ccn [99926]	$134 - $138	114%
VA Ccn [99927]	$134 - $138	114%
Veterans Administration [99910]	$138	117%
Carefirst [30007]	$259	220%
Geha [40009]	$303	258%
Sentara [40021]	$351 - $379	299%
Sentara Behavioral Health [40052]	$358 - $379	304%
Kaiser Permenente [40014]	$439	373%

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 $244.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 99203.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Uva Health Culpeper Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 99203.
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.