CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)

Facility: University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

Billing Code: 99214 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99214
  • Insurance Median: $250
  • Cash Discount Price: $282
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.84x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) at University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics is $250. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $282. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$282

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$250

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: $282 (208%)
Insurance Median: $250 (184%)
Cash: $282 (208% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $250 (184% 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
Iowa Total Care $38 - $92 28%
Molina Healthcare $38 28%
Aetna $89 - $991 66%
Medical Associates $89 - $218 66%
UnitedHealthcare $89 - $333 66%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $91 - $137 67%
Healthpartners $91 - $343 67%
American Health Plan $93 69%
Wellpoint (Amerigroup) $93 69%
Immergrun $101 74%
Midlands Choice $215 - $252 159%
Quad City Community Healthcare $218 - $302 161%
Oscar Health $254 187%
Aplos Health Plan $271 200%
Great River Health Systems $282 208%
Progyny $302 223%
Sedgwick $322 237%
Global Excel $343 253%
Sanford Health Plan $343 253%
Employee Benefit Systems $355 262%
Sisco $355 262%
Healthsmart $363 268%
Hfn $371 274%
Multiplan $371 274%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals