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Observation Care Discharge Day

Colorado 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.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $741 · 10th to 90th $741 to $741Professionalmedian $100 · 10th to 90th $79 to $100
$100.0$200.0$500.0facility $741professional $100

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$741.31
Median
$741.31
Typical High
$741.31
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00