CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)

Facility: St Nicholas Hospital

Billing Code: 99214 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99214
  • Insurance Median: $285
  • Cash Discount Price: $269
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) at St Nicholas Hospital is $285. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $269. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.6, this hospital’s rate is 2.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 Superior Ave, Sheboygan, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$269

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$285

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$135.6

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $135.6 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $269 (198%)
Insurance Median: $285 (210%)
Cash: $269 (198% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $285 (210% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $135.6 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 210% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 110%). 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 66%
Humana $113 - $346 83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $126 - $159 93%
Molina Healthcare Of Wi $204 150%
Hshs Employees $221 163%
Arise Health Plan $244 180%
P360 Small Group $244 180%
Prevea Health Network $244 180%
Wea Provider Network $252 - $293 186%
Security Health Plan $260 192%
Cigna $285 210%
Interplan $285 210%
Network Health Plan $285 210%
Health Care Alliance $297 219%
Health Eos $305 225%
Healthsmart $305 225%
Triology $322 237%
Wisconsin Physician Service $326 240%
Multiplan/Phcs $342 252%
Choicecare $346 255%
North Central Healthcare Alliance $374 276%
First Health $387 285%
Aetna $407 300%
Caterpillar, Inc. $407 300%
Cofinity $407 300%
Live360 $407 300%

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