CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)

Facility: Harlan Arh Hospital

Billing Code: 99214 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99214
Insurance Median: $662
Cash Discount Price: $662
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) at Harlan Arh Hospital is $662. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $662. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.6, this hospital’s rate is 4.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 81 Ball Park Road, Harlan, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$662

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$662

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: $662 (488%)

Insurance Median: $662 (488%)

Cash: $662 (488% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $662 (488% 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 488% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 388%). 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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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
Aetna	$177 - $1,027	131%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$177 - $965	131%
Humana	$177	131%
Passport Molina	$180	133%
Wellcare Of Kentucky	$287	212%
Caresoure Kentucky	$662	488%
UnitedHealthcare	$824	608%

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 $662.
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 Harlan Arh 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.