CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Aurora St Lukes Medical Center

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99203
  • Insurance Median: $228
  • Cash Discount Price: $263
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Aurora St Lukes Medical Center is $228. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $263. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 1.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$263

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$228

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: $263 (224%)
Insurance Median: $228 (194%)
Cash: $263 (224% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $228 (194% 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.

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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
Common Ground $65 55%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $66 - $570 56%
Quartz One $70 60%
Healthpartners $74 - $502 63%
Molina Exchange $74 63%
Everpointe Elite $75 64%
Centivo $76 65%
Aetna $78 - $553 66%
Aurora Caregiver $80 68%
Quartz Group $80 68%
UnitedHealthcare $82 - $564 70%
Hs Technology $90 77%
Wisconsin Physician Service $90 - $95 77%
Cigna $100 - $567 85%
Health Payment Systems $115 98%
Trilogy $116 99%
Health Eos Plus $228 - $402 194%
Health Eos $304 - $536 259%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals