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Texas rates for HCPCS 99218

Initial observation care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient which requires these 3 key components: A detailed or comprehensive history; A detailed or comprehensive examination; and Medical decision making that is straightforward or of low complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the problem(s) requiring admission to outpatient hospital "observation status" are of low severity. Typically, 30 minutes are spent at the bedside and on the patient's hospital floor or unit.

Facilitymedian $603 · 10th–90th $603–$6030%50%100%$603Professionalmedian $501 · 10th–90th $81–$5010%50%10th$501$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K

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
Facility/Professional
Professional
Modifier
Typical Low / Median / Typical High
$389.05 / $389.05 / $467.74
Lucent Health
Facility/Professional
Facility
Modifier
Typical Low / Median / Typical High
$602.56 / $602.56 / $602.56
Lucent Health
Facility/Professional
Professional
Modifier
Typical Low / Median / Typical High
$501.19 / $501.19 / $501.19
Oscar Health
Facility/Professional
Professional
Modifier
Typical Low / Median / Typical High
$74.13 / $74.13 / $74.13
United
Facility/Professional
Professional
Modifier
Typical Low / Median / Typical High
$75.86 / $93.33 / $138.04