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Arizona rates for HCPCS 99220

Initial observation care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires these 3 key components: A comprehensive history; A comprehensive examination; and Medical decision making of high 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 high severity. Typically, 70 minutes are spent at the bedside and on the patient's hospital floor or unit.

Facilitymedian $407 · 10th–90th $407–$6030%20%40%90th$407Professionalmedian $209 · 10th–90th $89–$8510%10%20%10th90th$209$100.0$200.0$500.0

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
Cigna
Facility/Professional
Professional
Modifier
Typical Low / Median / Typical High
$691.83 / $724.44 / $870.96
Medica
Facility/Professional
Facility
Modifier
Typical Low / Median / Typical High
$407.38 / $407.38 / $602.56
Medica
Facility/Professional
Professional
Modifier
Typical Low / Median / Typical High
$851.14 / $851.14 / $851.14
United
Facility/Professional
Professional
Modifier
Typical Low / Median / Typical High
$89.13 / $162.18 / $302.00