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Observation Care Discharge Day

Alabama rates for HCPCS 99217

The doctor's work on the day you leave hospital after a stay under observation. It covers a final examination, going through the results and what they mean, arranging prescriptions and follow-up appointments, and preparing the discharge paperwork and instructions.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $123 · 10th–90th $123$4170%20%40%90th$123Professionalmedian $87 · 10th–90th $79$1000%50%10th90th$87$100.0$200.0

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$416.87
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$100.00