CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)

Facility: Berkshire Medical Center

Billing Code: 99214 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99214
  • Insurance Median: $209
  • Cash Discount Price: $244
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) at Berkshire Medical Center is $209. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $244. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$244

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$209

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: $244 (180%)
Insurance Median: $209 (154%)
Cash: $244 (180% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $209 (154% 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
Comm Tufts Qhpsub (Network) $55 - $405 41%
Point32Health $55 - $636 41%
Workers Comp $59 - $406 44%
Allways Nhp $63 - $433 46%
UnitedHealthcare $63 - $576 46%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $70 - $569 52%
Aetna $73 - $506 54%
Beacon $82 - $603 60%
Cdphp $87 - $603 64%
Mvp $87 - $603 64%
Oxford $87 - $603 64%
Connecticare $92 - $636 68%
Consolidated Health Plans $92 - $636 68%
First Health $92 - $636 68%
Other Commercial $92 - $636 68%
Phcs $92 - $636 68%
Self Pay $92 - $636 68%
Fallon $102 - $295 75%
Other Government $129 - $670 95%
Medicare (plans) $137 101%
Hospice $139 103%
Health New England $141 - $489 104%
Commcare Alliance $144 - $214 106%
Unicare $150 - $434 111%
Comm Hne Hmo $160 - $462 118%
Comm Hne Ppo $170 - $491 125%
Mbhp $204 150%
Mcd Out Of State $204 150%
Medicaid / KanCare $204 150%
Cigna $209 - $623 154%
Bmchnp $265 195%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals