CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)

Facility: Northwest Texas Hospital

Billing Code: 99214 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99214
  • Insurance Median: $282
  • Cash Discount Price: $465
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) at Northwest Texas Hospital is $282. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $465. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.6, this hospital’s rate is 2.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 S Coulter St, Amarillo, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$465

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$282

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: $465 (343%)
Insurance Median: $282 (208%)
Cash: $465 (343% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $282 (208% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 208% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 108%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Molina $47 35%
Amerigroup $48 35%
Superior $48 35%
United_Healthcare $224 165%
Aetna $256 189%
Health_Smart $308 - $325 227%
Scott_And_White_Healthplan $314 232%
Cigna $413 305%
Multiplan $930 686%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1501 S Coulter St, Amarillo, TX 79106
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals