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Observation Care Admission, Straightforward

North Carolina 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 October 2026.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $83 · 10th to 90th $83 to $83
professional $83

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
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$83.18