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Observation Care Discharge Day

Iowa 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 $100 · 10th–90th $100$3390%20%40%90th$100Professionalmedian $148 · 10th–90th $87$5010%20%10th90th$148$100.0$200.0$500.0

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
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$154.88
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$338.84
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$501.19
Typical High
$501.19
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$147.91
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$120.23