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Observation Care Discharge Day

Virginia 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 $107 · 10th to 90th $87 to $269
$100$200professional $107

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

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$269.15
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$134.90