CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)

Facility: Columbus Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 99214 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99214
  • Insurance Median: $318
  • Cash Discount Price: $317
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.35x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) at Columbus Regional Hospital is $318. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $317. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.6, this hospital’s rate is 2.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2400 E 17Th St, Columbus, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$317

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$318

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: $317 (234%)
Insurance Median: $318 (235%)
Cash: $317 (234% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $318 (235% 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 235% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 135%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $135 - $490 100%
Ambetter / Centene $135 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $135 - $504 100%
Caresource Commercial $135 100%
Humana $135 - $478 100%
Medicare (plans) $135 100%
Siho $135 - $346 100%
UnitedHealthcare $135 - $490 100%
Managed Health Services $159 117%
Mdwise $159 117%
Medicaid / KanCare $159 117%
Cigna $189 - $485 139%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $191 - $490 141%
Encore $194 - $496 143%
Phcs Multiplan $220 - $565 162%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2400 E 17Th St, Columbus, IN 47201
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals