CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99203
Insurance Median: $452
Cash Discount Price: $603
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.84x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski is $452. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $603. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 3.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2400 Lee Highway, Pulaski, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$603

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$452

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: $603 (513%)

Insurance Median: $452 (384%)

Cash: $603 (513% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $452 (384% 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 384% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 284%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$90 - $271	77%
Lifeworks	$115	98%
Universal Healthcare Group	$133	113%
United	$201 - $271	171%
Virginia Health Network	$211 - $428	179%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club	$362	308%
Corvel	$434	369%
Richfield Nursing Center	$452	384%
Richfield Retirement Community	$452	384%
Multiplan	$464	395%
Community Care Network	$482	410%
Graham-White Manufacturing	$482	410%
Occunet Workers Comp	$482	410%
One Health Plan	$482	410%
Patients Choice	$531	452%
4Most	$543	462%
American Postal Workers Union	$543	462%
Phcs	$543	462%
Star Transportation	$543	462%

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 $603.
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 Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski 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.