CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)

Facility: UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Billing Code: 99214 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99214
  • Insurance Median: $216
  • Cash Discount Price: $253
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.59x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is $216. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $253. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Children's Hospital Drive, Pittsburgh, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$253

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$216

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: $253 (187%)
Insurance Median: $216 (159%)
Cash: $253 (187% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $216 (159% 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
Cigna $64 - $232 47%
Aetna $91 - $232 67%
Ccbhn $126 93%
Upmc Health Plan $126 - $185 93%
UnitedHealthcare $169 - $216 125%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $180 - $270 133%
Geisinger $190 - $224 140%
Amerihealth Caritas $204 150%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan) $211 156%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway) $220 162%
Pa Health & Wellness $221 163%
Health Plan Of Upper Ohio Valley $274 202%
Intergroup $274 - $359 202%
Coventry/First Health $338 249%
Saudi Armed Forces $338 249%
Health Payors Organization $359 265%
Multiplan $359 265%
National Provider Network $380 280%
Private Health Care Systems $380 280%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Children's Hospital Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Childrens