CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)

Facility: College Medical Center

Billing Code: 99214 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99214
  • Insurance Median: $100
  • Cash Discount Price: $161
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.74x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) at College Medical Center is $100. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $161. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.6, this hospital’s rate is 0.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$161

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$100

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: $161 (119%)
Insurance Median: $100 (74%)
Cash: $161 (119% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $100 (74% 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.

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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
Accountable Healthcare Ipa $38 - $100 28%
Altamed $38 - $100 28%
Benevolence Healthcare $38 - $100 28%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $38 - $2,969 28%
Blue Shield $38 - $175 28%
Brand New Day $38 - $100 28%
Care First $38 - $100 28%
Health Net $38 - $162 28%
Heritage Provider Network $38 - $140 28%
Kaiser $38 - $150 28%
La Care $38 - $100 28%
Molina Healthcare $38 - $100 28%
Synermed $38 - $140 28%
Imperial Health Plan $80 59%
Aetna $81 - $100 60%
Davita Healthplan $90 - $125 66%
Healthcare Partners $90 - $125 66%
Value Options $90 - $125 66%
Caremore $100 74%
Central Health Plan $100 74%
Easy Choice $100 74%
Prospect $100 74%
Cigna $108 - $150 80%
Three Rivers Provider Network $135 100%
Multiplan $153 - $212 113%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals