Emergency · 99341

Residence Visit For New Patient With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, At Least 15 Minutes

Medicare Payment (avg)
$34.71
What Medicare actually pays
Billed Charge (avg)
$115.25
What providers submit
Markup
3.3x
232% above Medicare rate
60.8K
Total Services
60.0K
Beneficiaries
3.2K
Providers
51
States with Data

Price Range Across States

Lowest State Avg
$21.88
Wyoming
Highest State Avg
$39.92
District of Columbia

What You Might Pay

Est. Commercial Insurance
$105.40
Range: $73.78 – $147.56
Est. Cash / Self-Pay
$66.99
Typical self-pay discount

Estimated using RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios. Actual prices vary by insurer, plan, and facility.

How we estimate these prices

These estimates are based on the RAND Hospital Price Transparency Study (4th Edition, 2024), which found that commercial insurance prices average 224% of Medicare rates nationally. We apply category-specific ratios: Emergency procedures average 2.24x Medicare rates. Cash/self-pay estimates blend typical cash discounts (55% of billed charges) with Medicare-based estimates (150% of allowed amounts). These are statistical estimates, not quotes. Contact your insurer or provider for actual costs.

Prices by State

State Medicare Payment Billed Charge
District of Columbia $39.92 $215.58
Connecticut $38.33 $118.33
Maryland $37.71 $98.22
New Jersey $37.38 $108.52
Rhode Island $37.00 $183.80
New York $36.88 $103.52
North Dakota $36.78 $67.67
Hawaii $36.57 $88.42
California $35.91 $118.24
Pennsylvania $35.70 $88.59
Massachusetts $35.67 $121.71
South Carolina $34.95 $76.59
Illinois $34.89 $111.61
Virginia $34.85 $143.76
Texas $34.75 $122.73
Florida $34.71 $120.31
Louisiana $34.67 $206.27
West Virginia $34.60 $171.99
Michigan $34.51 $95.24
Kentucky $34.46 $89.03
Maine $34.42 $84.18
Indiana $34.34 $123.23
Ohio $34.30 $100.08
Missouri $34.21 $98.57
Washington $34.15 $120.80
Minnesota $34.13 $105.90
Nevada $34.02 $213.85
Alabama $34.01 $123.99
New Hampshire $33.95 $72.74
North Carolina $33.89 $106.13
South Dakota $33.75 $95.43
Colorado $33.57 $210.63
Oregon $33.50 $136.51
Georgia $33.23 $153.34
Arkansas $33.19 $96.53
Idaho $33.11 $105.30
Wisconsin $32.76 $92.48
Oklahoma $32.70 $171.96
Arizona $32.53 $169.65
Kansas $31.92 $100.82
Tennessee $31.54 $181.13
Utah $31.09 $83.02
Nebraska $30.82 $86.95
Montana $30.00 $165.55
Iowa $29.46 $97.48
Delaware $28.60 $99.61
Puerto Rico $28.12 $53.18
New Mexico $27.18 $259.69
Mississippi $26.26 $122.21
Vermont $25.95 $80.41
Wyoming $21.88 $116.80

What the Data Says About Residence Visit For New Patient With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, At Least 15 Minutes

Across 51 states with reporting providers, CPT code 99341 (Residence Visit For New Patient With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, At Least 15 Minutes) shows a national average Medicare payment of $34.71 against an average billed charge of $115.25. That gap — a 3.3x markup, or 232% above the Medicare allowed amount — reflects chargemaster pricing, not what most insured patients actually pay. Medicare's negotiated rate is the statutory benchmark; commercial insurers typically settle between the two figures based on network contracts.

Emergency procedures like this one saw 60.8K services billed to Medicare in 2023 by 3.2K distinct providers, serving 60.0K unique beneficiaries. State-level variation is significant: Wyoming reports the lowest average payment at $21.88, while District of Columbia reports the highest at $39.92. Geographic Practice Cost Indices (GPCIs) explain much of that spread — local malpractice premiums, practice expense, and physician work adjustments all shift the allowed amount even when the procedure is identical.

Applying RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios specific to the Emergency category (2.24x), the estimated commercial insurance price lands near $105.40, with self-pay cash discounts commonly bringing the figure closer to $66.99. Uninsured patients facing the full billed charge have the strongest leverage to negotiate — the Hospital Price Transparency Rule (effective January 2021) requires providers to publish standard charges, cash rates, and payer-specific negotiated prices. This data is for educational reference; confirm coverage and out-of-pocket exposure with your insurer before any procedure.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Residence Visit For New Patient With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, At Least 15 Minutes cost?

The national average Medicare payment for Residence Visit For New Patient With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, At Least 15 Minutes (CPT 99341) is $34.71, while providers typically bill $115.25. Prices vary significantly by state, ranging from $21.88 to $39.92.

Why do providers charge more than Medicare pays?

Providers set their own chargemaster rates (billed charges), which are typically much higher than what any insurer pays. Medicare pays a fixed rate based on the procedure code and geographic location. The billed charge is relevant mainly for uninsured patients, who may face prices closer to the submitted charge.

How much does Residence Visit For New Patient With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, At Least 15 Minutes cost with insurance?

With commercial insurance, Residence Visit For New Patient With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, At Least 15 Minutes costs an estimated $105.40 on average (range: $73.78 – $147.56). Without insurance, the estimated cash price is $66.99. These estimates are based on RAND 2024 research on commercial-to-Medicare price ratios. Your actual cost depends on your insurer, plan, and provider.

Which state has the lowest cost for Residence Visit For New Patient With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, At Least 15 Minutes?

Wyoming has the lowest average Medicare payment for Residence Visit For New Patient With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, At Least 15 Minutes at $21.88, while District of Columbia has the highest at $39.92. This $18.04 difference reflects geographic variation in healthcare costs, local cost of living, and provider market dynamics.

How many providers perform Residence Visit For New Patient With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, At Least 15 Minutes?

Nationally, 3.2K providers billed Medicare for Residence Visit For New Patient With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, At Least 15 Minutes in 2023, performing 60.8K total services for 60.0K beneficiaries across 51 states and territories.

What is the billed-to-Medicare markup for Residence Visit For New Patient With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, At Least 15 Minutes?

Providers bill 3.3x what Medicare pays for Residence Visit For New Patient With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, At Least 15 Minutes — a 232% markup. This gap between billed charges and actual payment is common across healthcare. Uninsured patients may face charges closer to the billed amount, while insured patients pay negotiated rates between the Medicare and billed figures.

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Data sourced from the CMS Medicare Physician and Other Practitioners dataset. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainProcedure Editorial