CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)

Facility: Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 99214 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99214
  • Insurance Median: $178
  • Cash Discount Price: $272
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center is $178. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $272. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 Medical Parkway, Carson City, NV.
Cash / Self-Pay
$272

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$178

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: $272 (201%)
Insurance Median: $178 (131%)
Cash: $272 (201% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $178 (131% 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
Prominence Healthfirst $85 - $167 63%
Pacificare Of Nevada Inc $86 - $250 63%
Molina $155 114%
Six Degrees Health $167 123%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $175 - $323 129%
Silversummit $180 133%
Aetna $206 152%
Northern Nv Health Ntwrk $425 313%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 Medical Parkway, Carson City, NV 89703
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals