What is the average cost of procedure code 99217?

The national average hospital chargemaster price for 99217 is $458.31, with prices ranging from $11.77 to $999,999,999.00 across 301 hospitals.

Why do hospital prices vary for the same procedure?

Hospital prices vary based on several factors including geographic location, facility type (teaching vs community hospital), local market conditions, and operational costs. Chargemaster prices are list prices before insurance negotiations, and actual patient costs are typically lower.

99217: OBSERVATION CARE DISCHARGE DAY MANAGEMENT (THIS CODE IS TO BE UTILIZED TO REPORT ALL SERVICES PROVIDED TO A PATIENT ON DISCHARGE FROM OUTPATIENT HOSPITAL "OBSERVATION STATUS" IF THE DISCHARGE IS ON OT Non-Facility

Compare Hospital Prices Across the United States

This page shows the cost variations for procedure code 99219 across different hospitals in the United States. The data is compiled from hospital chargemaster files, which list the standard charges for medical procedures and services.

Why do prices vary? Hospital pricing can differ significantly based on location, facility type, and local market conditions. Use this data to understand price ranges and compare costs across states and hospitals.

Average

$458

Median

$210

Hospitals

301

🗺️ Interactive Price Map

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📊 Average Prices by State

Click on any state to view individual hospital prices and detailed breakdowns.

State	Average Price	Number of Hospitals
Hawaii (HI) 2 hospitals	$46	2
New York (NY) 1 hospitals	$97	1
Mississippi (MS) 4 hospitals	$104	4
Alabama (AL) 3 hospitals	$105	3
North Carolina (NC) 13 hospitals	$112	13
Pennsylvania (PA) 1 hospitals	$128	1
Rhode Island (RI) 2 hospitals	$138	2
Idaho (ID) 11 hospitals	$145	11
Kansas (KS) 12 hospitals	$146	12
Missouri (MO) 1 hospitals	$146	1
Nebraska (NE) 2 hospitals	$148	2
West Virginia (WV) 3 hospitals	$148	3
Iowa (IA) 2 hospitals	$148	2
California (CA) 3 hospitals	$148	3
Utah (UT) 2 hospitals	$158	2
Illinois (IL) 19 hospitals	$164	19
Tennessee (TN) 8 hospitals	$166	8
Texas (TX) 8 hospitals	$167	8
Delaware (DE) 1 hospitals	$172	1
Maryland (MD) 1 hospitals	$185	1
Nevada (NV) 4 hospitals	$194	4
Connecticut (CT) 1 hospitals	$196	1
Wisconsin (WI) 22 hospitals	$197	22
South Dakota (SD) 2 hospitals	$206	2
New Hampshire (NH) 1 hospitals	$213	1
Ohio (OH) 2 hospitals	$217	2
Oklahoma (OK) 9 hospitals	$217	9
Florida (FL) 46 hospitals	$220	46
Georgia (GA) 7 hospitals	$222	7
Kentucky (KY) 2 hospitals	$222	2
Maine (ME) 9 hospitals	$232	9
Vermont (VT) 4 hospitals	$248	4
Massachusetts (MA) 2 hospitals	$249	2
Minnesota (MN) 8 hospitals	$267	8
Indiana (IN) 32 hospitals	$481	32
Michigan (MI) 49 hospitals	$1,594	49
Washington (WA) 2 hospitals	$1,925	2

ℹ️ About This Data

The prices shown are from hospital chargemaster files, which represent the list prices hospitals charge before insurance negotiations or discounts. Your actual cost may be different depending on your insurance coverage, deductibles, and negotiated rates. Always check with your insurance provider and hospital for accurate cost estimates.