CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)

Facility: HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital

Billing Code: 99214 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99214
Insurance Median: $134
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) at HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is $134. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.6, this hospital’s rate is 0.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Mar-Walt Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$134

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%)

Insurance Median: $134 (99%)

Ins. Median: $134 (99% 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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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Corvel Corporation	$85 - $180	63%
Prime Health	$86 - $183	63%
Careworks (Rockport Community)	$89 - $189	66%

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 $X.
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 HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin 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.