CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)

Facility: Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights

Billing Code: 99214 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99214
Insurance Median: $315
Cash Discount Price: $137
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) at Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights is $315. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $137. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.6, this hospital’s rate is 2.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 20201 S Crawford Avenue, Olympia Fields, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$137

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$315

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: $137 (101%)

Insurance Median: $315 (232%)

Cash: $137 (101% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $315 (232% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 232% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 132%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Managed Health Services [1302]	$42	31%
Mdwise [1175]	$42	31%
Medicaid / KanCare	$42	31%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$119 - $137	88%
Medicare (plans)	$143 - $618	105%
Cigna	$212 - $318	156%
Workers Comp [1172]	$285	210%
Commercial [2001]	$312 - $402	230%
Managed Care [2000]	$312 - $402	230%
United Medical Resources [1158]	$312 - $346	230%
United Medical Resources [1301]	$312 - $346	230%
UnitedHealthcare	$312 - $346	230%
Great West Insurance [1055]	$318	235%

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 $137.
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 Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights 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.