CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)

Facility: Stevens Community Medical Center Inc

Billing Code: 99214 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99214
Insurance Median: $108
Cash Discount Price: $198
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) at Stevens Community Medical Center Inc is $108. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $198. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.6, this hospital’s rate is 0.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 East First Street, Morris, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$198

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$108

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: $198 (146%)

Insurance Median: $108 (80%)

Cash: $198 (146% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $108 (80% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$22 - $169	16%
Humana	$30 - $511	22%
Medica Mcr Adv Mayo	$30 - $100	22%
Triwest - All Plans	$30 - $505	22%
Medica Mcaid Mn Care	$34 - $113	25%
Medica Ifb	$53 - $177	39%
UnitedHealthcare	$62 - $212	46%
Medica Comm - All Other Plans	$63 - $210	46%
Hpi Health Partners - All Plans	$160	118%
Medica Behavioral Profee Only	$197	145%

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 $198.
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 Stevens Community Medical Center Inc 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.