CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)

Facility: Ogallala Community Hospital

Billing Code: 99214 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99214
Insurance Median: $376
Cash Discount Price: $179
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.77x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) at Ogallala Community Hospital is $376. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $179. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.6, this hospital’s rate is 2.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2601 North Spruce St, Ogallala, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$179

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$376

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: $179 (132%)

Insurance Median: $376 (277%)

Cash: $179 (132% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $376 (277% 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 277% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 177%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Banner Health	$111 - $377	82%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$111 - $822	82%
Medica	$111 - $816	82%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn	$111 - $377	82%
UnitedHealthcare	$116 - $813	86%
Molina Healthcare	$124 - $419	91%
Nebraska Total Care	$124 - $419	91%
Keith County Sheriff’S Office	$190 - $642	140%
Apostrophe, Inc.	$228 - $770	168%
Coventry	$243 - $822	179%
First Health	$243 - $822	179%
Midlands Choice	$243 - $822	179%
Multiplan	$245 - $830	181%

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 $179.
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 Ogallala Community 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.