CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Hudson Hospital

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99213
Insurance Median: $86
Cash Discount Price: $102
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Hudson Hospital is $86. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $102. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 0.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 405 Stageline Road, Hudson, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$102

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$86

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: $102 (107%)

Insurance Median: $86 (90%)

Cash: $102 (107% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $86 (90% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$42 - $195	44%
Medicare (plans)	$65 - $76	68%
Medicaid / KanCare	$68 - $138	71%
UnitedHealthcare	$68 - $232	71%
Medica [900156]	$115 - $157	121%
First Health Network [950334]	$179 - $229	188%
Ma Wisconsin Replacement [950271]	$199 - $254	209%
Healthpartners [900713]	$348	366%

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 $102.
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 Hudson 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.