CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)

Facility: Harper County Community Hospital

Billing Code: 99214 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99214
Insurance Median: $188
Cash Discount Price: $179
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) at Harper County Community Hospital is $188. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $179. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1003 Us Highway 64 North, Buffalo, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$179

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$188

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: $179 (132%)

Insurance Median: $188 (139%)

Cash: $179 (132% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $188 (139% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$63 - $214	46%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$85 - $115	63%
Aetna	$113 - $252	83%
Humana	$113 - $252	83%
Ok Complete Health Mcaid Op/Profee Only	$113 - $252	83%
Ok Complete Health Comm Op/Profee Only-All Other P	$117 - $255	86%
Cigna	$180	133%
Va Ccn Op/Profee Only-All Plans	$196	145%
Healthchoice Op/Profee Only-All Plans	$202	149%
Provider Network Of America Op/Profee Only-All Pla	$227	167%
Medicare (plans)	$265	195%

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 $179.
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 Harper County Community Hospital 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.