CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)

Facility: The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital

Billing Code: 99214 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99214
Insurance Median: $61
Cash Discount Price: $104
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.45x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) at The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital is $61. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $104. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.6, this hospital’s rate is 0.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$104

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$61

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: $104 (77%)

Insurance Median: $61 (45%)

Cash: $104 (77% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $61 (45% 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.

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
Vail Health	$16	12%
Kaiser	$21 - $37	15%
United	$22 - $47	16%
Aetna	$31 - $55	23%
Bright Health	$31	23%
Colorado Program For Children With Special Needs	$44	32%
Cigna	$52 - $67	38%
Western Plains Community Health	$68	50%
Multiplan	$73 - $94	54%
Northcare	$73	54%
Physician Health Partners	$73	54%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$77	57%
Pinnacol Workers Comp	$78	58%
Medical Development International	$84	62%
Triwest Health Alliance	$84	62%
Prime Health	$94	69%

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 $104.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 99214.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 99214.
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.