CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)

Facility: Kenmore Mercy Hospital

Billing Code: 99214 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99214
  • Insurance Median: $119
  • Cash Discount Price: $235
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.88x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) at Kenmore Mercy Hospital is $119. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $235. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.6, this hospital’s rate is 0.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2950 Elmwood Avenue, Kenmore, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$235

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$119

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: $235 (173%)
Insurance Median: $119 (88%)
Cash: $235 (173% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $119 (88% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $56 - $156 41%
Beacon Essential [350122] $84 - $112 62%
Medicaid / KanCare $84 - $124 62%
UnitedHealthcare $93 - $124 69%
Hospice [550001] $94 - $124 69%
Medicare (plans) $94 - $130 69%
Federal Workers Compensation [500100] $94 - $102 69%
Univera Healthcare [100169] $101 - $138 74%
Univera Healthcare Essential [100170] $101 74%
No Fault [114001] $102 75%
UPMC Health Plan [100181] $105 77%
Fidelis Essential [100163] $111 - $149 82%
Beacon Health Options [100023] $112 83%
Vna Option Mltc [350110] $112 83%
Amerigroup [350102] $112 83%
Excellus Rochester McD [350117] $112 83%
Crime Victims [100176] $112 83%
Independent Health Essential [100166] $112 83%
Tuscarora Nation [550120] $112 83%
Mvp Healthcare [100168] $118 87%
Tricare $124 91%
Meritain [100063] $124 91%
Magnacare [100142] $124 91%
Champ VA [700002] $124 91%
Aetna $124 91%
Cigna $124 - $180 91%
Covid19 Hrsa [45013] $124 91%
Catholic Health Life Pace [400005] $124 91%
VA Veterans Affairs [700001] $124 91%
Seneca Nation [450119] $124 91%
Humana $124 91%
Fallon Health [450115] $124 91%
Wellcare Fidelis Dual [450451] $130 96%
Fidelis Dual Advantage [450120] $130 96%
Iha First Choice [800001] $134 99%
Independent Health [100165] $134 99%
Wellcare [450129] $136 100%
Ghi [100153] $136 100%
Fidelis Exchange [100164] $149 110%
Molina Essential [100167] $253 187%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2950 Elmwood Avenue, Kenmore, NY 14217
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals