CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)

Facility: Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital

Billing Code: 99214 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99214
Insurance Median: $196
Cash Discount Price: $246
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.45x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital is $196. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $246. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 Highland Avenue, Lewistown, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$246

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$196

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: $246 (181%)

Insurance Median: $196 (145%)

Cash: $246 (181% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $196 (145% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$54	40%
Geisinger Family Plan	$58	43%
Amerihealth	$60	44%
Upmc Health Plan	$64 - $11,890	47%
Health Partners	$65	48%
Upmc Chip	$68	50%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$130 - $215	96%
Aetna	$162 - $193	119%
Cigna	$172 - $209	127%
Christian Healthcare Ministries	$198	146%
Christian Health Aid	$318	235%
Three Rivers Provider Network Inc.	$318	235%
Multiplan	$337	249%
Healthsmart Payors Organization	$357	263%

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 $246.
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 Geisinger-Lewistown 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.