CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)

Facility: Piedmont Augusta Hospital

Billing Code: 99214 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99214
Insurance Median: $195
Cash Discount Price: $133
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.44x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) at Piedmont Augusta Hospital is $195. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $133. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1350 Walton Way, Augusta, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$133

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$195

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: $133 (98%)

Insurance Median: $195 (144%)

Cash: $133 (98% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $195 (144% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$72 - $139	53%
Absolute Total Care [20109]	$85	63%
Medicaid / KanCare	$104	77%
Alliant Health Plans Of Georgia [10952]	$164	121%
Alliant Solocare [11101]	$164	121%
UnitedHealthcare	$174 - $269	128%
Medcost [10966]	$177	131%
Multiplan [10600]	$195	144%
Phcs [10601]	$195	144%
Industry Buying Group [10840]	$289	213%
Aetna	$324	239%
Kaiser [10500]	$329	243%
First Health [10303]	$377	278%
Novanet [10819]	$400	295%
Cigna	$444	327%

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 $133.
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 Piedmont Augusta 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.