CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)

Facility: University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

Billing Code: 99214 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99214
  • Insurance Median: $245
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.81x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) at University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is $245. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$245

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%)
Insurance Median: $245 (181%)
Ins. Median: $245 (181% 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
Texaschildrens $26 - $167 19%
UnitedHealthcare $52 - $285 38%
Tricare $82 - $285 60%
Vacare $82 - $167 60%
Medicare (plans) $116 - $167 86%
Cigna $157 - $241 116%
Humana $170 - $235 125%
Aetna $175 - $285 129%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $181 - $202 133%
Ontarioministriesofhealth $209 - $281 154%
Beijingst.Lucia $212 - $285 156%
Embassyofqatar $212 - $285 156%
Memorialhermannhealth $212 - $285 156%
Emergingtherapysolutions_Cancercare $226 - $304 167%
Interlink_Cancercare $226 - $304 167%
Saudiarmedforces $226 - $304 167%
Uae_Medical $226 - $304 167%
Uaepoliceattache $226 - $304 167%
Healthsmart $241 - $323 178%
Vantage $241 - $323 178%
Multiplan $248 - $327 183%
Phcs $248 - $327 183%
Emergingtherapysolutions $285 - $304 210%
Interlink $285 - $323 210%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL