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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 July 2026.

Facilitymedian $339 · 10th–90th $339$3390%50%$339Professionalmedian $501 · 10th–90th $89$5010%50%10th$501$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$288.40
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$346.74
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$338.84
Median
$338.84
Typical High
$338.84
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$501.19
Typical High
$501.19
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$72.44
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$1,258.93
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$100.00