CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)

Facility: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton

Billing Code: 99214 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99214
Insurance Median: $292
Cash Discount Price: $92
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.15x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton is $292. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $92. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.6, this hospital’s rate is 2.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$92

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$292

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: $92 (68%)

Insurance Median: $292 (215%)

Cash: $92 (68% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $292 (215% 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 215% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 115%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
UnitedHealthcare	$69 - $193	51%
Fidelis Care	$71	52%
Aetna	$75 - $333	55%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$120 - $479	88%
Qualcare Inc	$164 - $470	121%
Cigna	$271 - $363	200%
Amerihealth	$274 - $302	202%
First Health	$338	249%

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 $92.
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 Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton 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.