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Observation Care Admission, Straightforward

Alabama rates for HCPCS 99218

The doctor's first full assessment when you are placed under observation in hospital — kept in a bed for monitoring and testing without being formally admitted. It covers the history, examination and plan on the day observation starts, for a problem that is comparatively uncomplicated.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $123 · 10th to 90th $123 to $417Professionalmedian $87 · 10th to 90th $87 to $95
$100$200facility $123professional $87

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
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$416.87
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$95.50