CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Pullman Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99213
Insurance Median: $96
Cash Discount Price: $196
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Pullman Regional Hospital is $96. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $196. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 835 S Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$196

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$96

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: $196 (206%)

Insurance Median: $96 (101%)

Cash: $196 (206% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $96 (101% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$42	44%
Wellpoint Mcaid - All Plans	$42	44%
Community Health Plan Mcaid-All Plans	$45	47%
Wellcare Mcaid -All Other Plans	$45	47%
Triwest - All Plans	$58	61%
Molina Hlthcare Mcaid-All Plans	$65	68%
Aetna	$74	78%
First Choice - All Other Plans	$81	85%
First Choice Admin	$81	85%
Premera First - All Plans	$84	88%
Kaiser - All Other Plans	$93	98%
Idaho Dshs-All Plans	$94	99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$97	102%
Admin Wsu Student-All Plans	$196	206%
Multiplan - All Plans	$196	206%
Asuris Nw Hlth-All Plans	$207	217%
Cigna	$207	217%
Focus Hlthcare - All Plans	$207	217%
Northwest One - All Plans	$207	217%
UnitedHealthcare	$207	217%
Great West Hlth-All Plans	$218	229%
Integrated Hp - All Plans	$218	229%
Spokane Phco - All Plans	$218	229%
Provider Network Of America-All Plans	$225	236%

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 $196.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 99213.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Pullman Regional Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 99213.
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.