CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)

Facility: East Adams Rural Hospital

Billing Code: 99214 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99214
Insurance Median: $231
Cash Discount Price: $194
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.70x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) at East Adams Rural Hospital is $231. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $194. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 903 South Adams, Ritzville, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$194

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$231

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: $194 (143%)

Insurance Median: $231 (170%)

Cash: $194 (143% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $231 (170% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Aetna	$202 - $233	149%
Molina Mcaid	$216	159%
Ambetter / Centene	$220	162%
Coordinated Care Mcaid	$220	162%
Amerigroup Mcaid-All Plans	$227	167%
Premera First-All Plans	$228	168%
Assured Hospice Mcr-All Plans	$231	170%
Asuris Nw Hlth Mcr Adv	$231	170%
Molina Markeplace-All Other Plans	$231	170%
Molina Mcr Adv	$231	170%
Triwest Va-All Plans	$231	170%
UnitedHealthcare	$233	172%
Asuris Indiv And Family	$246	181%

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 $194.
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 East Adams Rural Hospital 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.