CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)

Facility: Unitypoint Health - Meriter

Billing Code: 99214 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99214
Insurance Median: $116
Cash Discount Price: $265
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.86x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) at Unitypoint Health - Meriter is $116. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $265. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.6, this hospital’s rate is 0.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 202 S Park St, Madison, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$265

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$116

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: $265 (195%)

Insurance Median: $116 (86%)

Cash: $265 (195% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $116 (86% 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
Aspirus	$30 - $304	22%
Cigna	$37 - $243	27%
Security Health Plan	$40 - $260	29%
Mercy Care	$46 - $304	34%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$89 - $824	66%
Illinicare	$89	66%
Prevea 360	$89 - $737	66%
UnitedHealthcare	$89 - $177	66%
Humana	$94	69%
Meridiancare	$94	69%
Health Partners Open Network	$129	95%
Medical Associates Health Plan	$192	142%
Wellmark Uph Self-Funded	$234	173%

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 $265.
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 Unitypoint Health - Meriter 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.