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Observation Care Admission, Straightforward

Utah 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 $135 · 10th to 90th $129 to $155
professional $135

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
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$158.49
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$134.90