CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)

Facility: Nationwide Children's Hospital

Billing Code: 99214 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99214
  • Insurance Median: $140
  • Cash Discount Price: $244
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) at Nationwide Children's Hospital is $140. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $244. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$244

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$140

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: $244 (180%)
Insurance Median: $140 (103%)
Cash: $244 (180% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $140 (103% 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
Caresource $66 - $195 49%
Amerihealth $74 - $106 55%
Bchp $74 - $106 55%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $74 - $255 55%
Humana $74 - $257 55%
Molina $74 - $106 55%
UnitedHealthcare $74 - $257 55%
Cigna $105 - $298 77%
Tricare $114 84%
Mmo $123 - $287 91%
Aetna $126 - $298 93%
Ohg $126 - $298 93%
Ohio Ppo Connect $127 - $298 94%
Osu $127 - $298 94%
Ohc $130 - $298 96%
Ahpo $132 - $255 97%
Front Path Health Coalition $132 - $298 97%
Unicare $133 - $257 98%
The Health Plan $134 - $298 99%
Emerald Health $137 - $266 101%
First Health $137 - $266 101%
Phcs $137 - $266 101%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH 43205
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens