CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Carilion New River Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99213
  • Insurance Median: $140
  • Cash Discount Price: $79
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.47x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center is $140. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $79. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 1.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2900 Lamb Circle, Christiansburg, VA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$79

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$140

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: $79 (83%)
Insurance Median: $140 (147%)
Cash: $79 (83% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $140 (147% 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 $70 74%
Sentara Health Plan $71 - $140 75%
Abh Of Va (Formerly Coventry) $73 77%
Abh Of Wva (Formerly Coventry) $73 77%
Humana $73 77%
UnitedHealthcare $73 - $184 77%
Aetna $115 - $149 121%
Gateway - Tier 3 $124 130%
Vhn - Ultra $140 147%
Cigna $152 - $162 160%
Connecticare $158 166%
Vhn - Plus $173 182%
Gateway - Tier 2 $180 189%
Vhn $180 189%
Vhn - Link $202 212%
Gateway - Tier 1 $214 225%
Vhn - Secondary Payors $214 225%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2900 Lamb Circle, Christiansburg, VA 24073
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals