CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)

Facility: Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany

Billing Code: 99214 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99214
Insurance Median: $535
Cash Discount Price: $669
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) at Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany is $535. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $669. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.6, this hospital’s rate is 3.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Arh Lane - Po Box 7, Low Moor, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$669

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$535

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: $669 (493%)

Insurance Median: $535 (395%)

Cash: $669 (493% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $535 (395% 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 395% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 295%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Consult Patient Advocate

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Lifeworks	$127	94%
Universal Healthcare Group	$147	108%
Virginia Health Network	$234 - $475	173%
Aetna	$241 - $361	178%
United	$254 - $301	187%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club	$401	296%
Corvel	$482	355%
Csx Hotels	$535	395%
Occunet Workers Comp	$535	395%
Health Payors Organization	$569	420%
4Most	$602	444%
Multiplan	$602	444%
C&O Employees Hospital Assn	$602	444%
Community Care Network	$602	444%
American Postal Workers Union	$602	444%
One Health Plan	$602	444%
Alleghany Highland Community	$602	444%
United Behavioral Health	$669	493%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $669.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 99214.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 99214.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.