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Observation Care Discharge Day

Pennsylvania 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 $81 · 10th–90th $81$810%50%100%$81Professionalmedian $69 · 10th–90th $63$1070%20%40%10th90th$69$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
Geisinger
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$112.20
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$83.18
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$81.28
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$100.00