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Observation Care Discharge Day

New Jersey 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 $676 · 10th to 90th $91 to $1,047Professionalmedian $81 · 10th to 90th $66 to $132
$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0Kfacility $676professional $81

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
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$131.83
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$1,047.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$125.89