CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)

Facility: Rio Grande Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 99214 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 99214
  • Insurance Median: $120
  • Cash Discount Price: $234
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.88x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) at Rio Grande Regional Hospital is $120. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $234. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.6, this hospital’s rate is 0.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 101 E Ridge Rd, McAllen, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$234

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$120

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: $234 (173%)
Insurance Median: $120 (88%)
Cash: $234 (173% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $120 (88% 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
Superior Health Plan $14 - $19 10%
Superior $35 - $108 26%
United $35 - $278 26%
Texas Workforce Commission $48 - $148 35%
Healthcare Highways $51 - $158 38%
Aetna $53 - $284 39%
Molina Healthcare $54 - $167 40%
Averde Health $65 - $204 48%
Allegian Health $79 - $247 58%
Curative Administrators $79 - $247 58%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $85 - $525 63%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $89 - $466 66%
First Health $114 - $355 84%
National Healthcare Solutions $119 - $371 88%
Southwest Medical $119 - $371 88%
Coastal Comp $129 - $401 95%
Usa Managed Care $129 - $494 95%
Ppo Next/ Medical Control $149 - $463 110%
Beech Street $159 - $494 117%
Multiplan $159 - $494 117%
Focus Healthcare $189 - $587 139%
Cigna $200 - $264 147%
Texas Athletic Network $300 - $600 221%
Humana $377 278%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 101 E Ridge Rd, McAllen, TX 78503
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals