CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)

Facility: Erlanger Medical Center

Billing Code: 99214 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99214
  • Insurance Median: $131
  • Cash Discount Price: $121
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) at Erlanger Medical Center is $131. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $121. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.6, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$121

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$131

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: $121 (89%)
Insurance Median: $131 (97%)
Cash: $121 (89% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $131 (97% 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
Bluecare $60 - $235 44%
Amerigroup $63 - $217 46%
Caresource $63 46%
Peach State Hlth Plan $63 46%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $68 - $286 50%
UnitedHealthcare $68 - $289 50%
Humana $87 - $154 64%
Cigna $90 - $190 66%
Devoted Health $100 - $136 74%
Bluecard - Network S $114 - $277 84%
Atrio Health $119 - $144 88%
Bluecard - Network P $119 - $277 88%
Point Comfort Underwriters $119 - $236 88%
Alexian $129 - $131 95%
Clover $131 97%
Medicare (plans) $131 97%
Upmc $131 97%
Aetna $132 - $164 97%
Pruitthealth Premier $134 - $139 99%
American Health $135 100%
Nhc $138 102%
Simpra Advantage $144 106%
Ambetter / Centene $164 121%
Caresource Ga $183 - $329 135%
Caresource Tn $183 - $329 135%
Olympus $197 - $223 145%
Pnoa $199 - $379 147%
Alliant $210 155%
Caresource Nc $221 - $329 163%
Occunet $229 169%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals