CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Charleston Area Medical Center

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99213
  • Insurance Median: $95
  • Cash Discount Price: $257
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Charleston Area Medical Center is $95. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $257. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 Morris Street, Charleston, WV.
Cash / Self-Pay
$257

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$95

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: $257 (270%)
Insurance Median: $95 (100%)
Cash: $257 (270% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $95 (100% 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.

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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
Aetna $39 - $248 41%
The Health Plan Of West Virginia Inc. $39 - $245 41%
Unicare Health Plan Of West Virginia Inc. $39 - $65 41%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $71 - $231 75%
Optimum Choice Inc. $75 - $90 79%
Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening Program $87 91%
Triwest Va $87 91%
Choicecare Network $90 - $248 95%
UnitedHealthcare $90 - $248 95%
West Virginia Senior Advantage Inc. $95 100%
City Of Charleston $117 - $190 123%
Naphcare $123 - $180 129%
Integrated Medical Solutions $131 - $176 138%
Caresource $135 - $225 142%
Tricare $152 - $157 160%
Cigna $235 - $258 247%
Three Rivers Providers Network $245 - $253 257%
Healthsmart $248 - $256 261%
Multiplan $248 - $256 261%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 501 Morris Street, Charleston, WV 25301
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals