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Observation Care Discharge Day

Texas 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 October 2026.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $501 · 10th to 90th $501 to $501
professional $501

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$501.19
Typical High
$501.19
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$72.44