CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)

Facility: Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center

Billing Code: 99214 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99214
  • Insurance Median: $137
  • Cash Discount Price: $163
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) at Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center is $137. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $163. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 444 North Main Street, Akron, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$163

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$137

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: $163 (120%)
Insurance Median: $137 (101%)
Cash: $163 (120% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $137 (101% 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
Aetna $76 - $604 56%
Aultcare - All Plans $82 60%
Bc Mcr Adv $83 61%
Summacare Mcr Adv $83 61%
UnitedHealthcare $83 - $537 61%
Summacare Comm - All Other Plans $91 67%
Bc Blue Access $107 - $486 79%
Bc Ohi/Ohii $107 - $438 79%
Bc Pathway $107 - $319 79%
Bc Preferred $107 - $486 79%
Bc Trad - All Other Plans $107 - $486 79%
Health Oh Network - All Plans $108 - $153 80%
Ohio Health Choice - All Plans $108 - $153 80%
The Health Plan - All Plans $108 - $166 80%
Multiplan - All Plans $119 - $168 88%
Cigna $121 - $429 89%
Healthsmart - All Plans $153 - $217 113%
Med Mutual Medflex $153 113%
Med Mutual Nas $159 - $176 117%
Med Mutual Aca $174 128%
Med Mutual Ppo/Pos/Hmo - All Other Plans $192 142%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 444 North Main Street, Akron, OH 44310
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals