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North Carolina 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 $603 · 10th–90th $603–$6030%50%100%$603Professionalmedian $275 · 10th–90th $148–$8510%20%10th90th$275$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
Medcost
Facility/Professional
Professional
Modifier
Typical Low / Median / Typical High
$194.98 / $194.98 / $194.98
Oscar Health
Facility/Professional
Professional
Modifier
Typical Low / Median / Typical High
$263.03 / $316.23 / $346.74
United
Facility/Professional
Professional
Modifier
Typical Low / Median / Typical High
$131.83 / $204.17 / $323.59
Wellcare
Facility/Professional
Facility
Modifier
Typical Low / Median / Typical High
$602.56 / $602.56 / $602.56
Wellcare
Facility/Professional
Professional
Modifier
Typical Low / Median / Typical High
$851.14 / $851.14 / $851.14