CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: St Nicholas Hospital

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $267
  • Cash Discount Price: $252
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at St Nicholas Hospital is $267. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $252. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 2.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 Superior Ave, Sheboygan, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$252

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$267

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: $252 (214%)
Insurance Median: $267 (227%)
Cash: $252 (214% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $267 (227% 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 227% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 127%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $90 77%
Humana $113 - $325 96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $126 - $159 107%
Molina Healthcare Of Wi $191 162%
Hshs Employees $207 176%
Arise Health Plan $229 195%
P360 Small Group $229 195%
Prevea Health Network $229 195%
Wea Provider Network $237 - $275 202%
Security Health Plan $244 208%
Cigna $267 227%
Interplan $267 227%
Network Health Plan $267 227%
Health Care Alliance $279 237%
Health Eos $286 243%
Healthsmart $286 243%
Triology $302 257%
Wisconsin Physician Service $306 260%
Multiplan/Phcs $321 273%
Choicecare $325 276%
North Central Healthcare Alliance $351 299%
First Health $363 309%
Aetna $382 325%
Caterpillar, Inc. $382 325%
Cofinity $382 325%
Live360 $382 325%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3100 Superior Ave, Sheboygan, WI 53081
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals