CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)

Facility: Buena Vista Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 99214 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99214
  • Insurance Median: $77
  • Cash Discount Price: $207
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.57x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center is $77. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $207. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.6, this hospital’s rate is 0.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1525 West 5Th Street, Storm Lake, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$207

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$77

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: $207 (153%)
Insurance Median: $77 (57%)
Cash: $207 (153% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $77 (57% 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
Ambetter / Centene $16 - $123 12%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $16 - $123 12%
Champus $16 - $123 12%
Champva $16 - $123 12%
Health Partners $16 - $153 12%
Humana $16 - $123 12%
Iowa Health Advantage $16 - $123 12%
Medicare (plans) $16 - $123 12%
UnitedHealthcare $16 - $216 12%
Wellcare $16 - $123 12%
Wellpoint $16 - $123 12%
American Postal Workers $25 - $186 18%
Avera $26 - $197 19%
Cigna $28 - $209 21%
First Administrators $30 - $225 22%
Golden Rule $30 - $225 22%
Great West $30 - $225 22%
Healthscope $30 - $225 22%
Medical Associates $30 - $225 22%
Meritain $30 - $225 22%
Midlands Choice $30 - $225 22%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1525 West 5Th Street, Storm Lake, IA 50588
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals