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Observation Care Admission, Straightforward

Washington, DC 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.

Facilitymedian $76 · 10th–90th $76$760%50%100%$76Professionalmedian $162 · 10th–90th $81$2190%20%40%10th90th$162$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
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$194.98
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$75.86
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$218.78