CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)

Facility: Mid-Columbia Medical Center

Billing Code: 99214 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99214
  • Insurance Median: $141
  • Cash Discount Price: $165
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) at Mid-Columbia Medical Center is $141. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $165. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 E 19Th Street, The Dalles, OR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$165

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$141

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: $165 (122%)
Insurance Median: $141 (104%)
Cash: $165 (122% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $141 (104% 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 $83 - $188 61%
Tricare $83 61%
Va Ccn Triwest - All Plans $83 61%
Humana $86 63%
Employee Health Plan - All Plans $91 67%
Molina - All Other Plans $91 67%
Healthnet - All Other Plans $107 79%
Coventry - All Plans $138 102%
Cigna $139 103%
First Choice - All Plans $140 103%
Multiplan/Phcs - All Plans $141 104%
Providence Ppo - All Plans $147 108%
Aetna $154 114%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans $154 114%
Moda Health Plan - All Other Plans $154 114%
Molina Mcr Adv $172 127%
Molina Mcaid $178 131%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $206 152%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans $343 253%
Coordinated Care Mcaid - All Plans $343 253%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 E 19Th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals