CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)

Facility: Sparrow Ionia Hospital

Billing Code: 99214 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99214
  • Insurance Median: $155
  • Cash Discount Price: $100
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.14x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) at Sparrow Ionia Hospital is $155. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $100. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3565 S State Road, Ionia, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$100

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$155

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: $100 (74%)
Insurance Median: $155 (114%)
Cash: $100 (74% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $155 (114% 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
Aetna $50 - $298 37%
Covenant Advantage $50 - $100 37%
Medicare (plans) $50 - $121 37%
Medigold $50 - $100 37%
Senior Community Care $50 - $100 37%
Humana $52 - $322 38%
Medicaid / KanCare $62 - $82 46%
Priority $122 - $244 90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $124 - $250 91%
UnitedHealthcare $153 - $305 113%
Cigna $158 - $315 117%
Great West Healthcare $158 - $315 117%
Asr $159 - $318 117%
Blue Care Network $159 - $318 117%
Health Alliance Plan $159 - $318 117%
Cofinity $161 - $322 119%
Mclaren Commercial $177 - $355 131%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3565 S State Road, Ionia, MI 48846
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals