CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)

Facility: Kern Valley Healthcare District

Billing Code: 99214 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99214
  • Insurance Median: $96
  • Cash Discount Price: $93
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.71x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) at Kern Valley Healthcare District is $96. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $93. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.6, this hospital’s rate is 0.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$93

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$96

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: $93 (69%)
Insurance Median: $96 (71%)
Cash: $93 (69% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $96 (71% 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
Healthnet (Aim) $26 - $38 19%
Healthnet Mcal $26 - $38 19%
Medi-Cal $38 - $54 28%
UnitedHealthcare $58 - $86 43%
Aetna $64 - $364 47%
Healthnet Med Adv $68 - $101 50%
Humana $68 - $101 50%
Brand New Day - All Plans $77 - $115 57%
Healthnet- All Other Plans $85 - $378 63%
Cigna $94 - $407 69%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $98 - $394 72%
Blue Shield - All Plans $99 - $146 73%
Tricare $167 - $335 123%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella, CA 93240
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals