Temporary Procedures · G9487

Remote In-Home Visit For The Evaluation And Management Of An Established Patient For Use Only In A Medicare-Approved Cms Innovation Center Demonstration Project, Which Requires At Least 2 Of The Following 3 Key Components: An Expanded Problem Focused Histo

What Medicare pays for G9487, what providers bill, and how the price varies across 6 states, drawn from CMS 2023 claims data.

G9487 · the short answer

For remote in-home visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient for use only in a medicare-approved cms innovation center demonstration project, which requires at least 2 of the following 3 key components: an expanded problem focused histo, Medicare pays about $27.15 while providers bill $97.32 on average, a 3.6× markup, one of the smaller markups in the catalog. State-level Medicare rates range 15% from lowest to highest.

Medicare pays
$27.15
Providers bill
$97.32
Markup
3.6×
Markup percentile
18th

Medicare amounts are CMS-published; markup = average submitted charge ÷ average Medicare payment.

Medicare Payment (avg)
$27.15
What Medicare actually pays
Billed Charge (avg)
$97.32
What providers submit
Markup
3.6x
258% above Medicare rate
1.2K
Total Services
972
Beneficiaries
376
Providers
6
States with Data

Price Range Across States

Lowest State Avg
$26.28
Missouri
Highest State Avg
$30.30
Florida

What You Might Pay

Est. Commercial Insurance
$81.40
Range: $56.98 – $113.96
Est. Cash / Self-Pay
$54.02
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: Temporary Procedures 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.

Where this markup sits nationally

Markup (billed ÷ Medicare) across 8,901 procedures with a meaningful Medicare rate

4 more affordable than 18% of 8,901 procedures

1–2: 466 procedures (5%). Below this entry. 2–3: 681 procedures (8%). Below this entry. 3–4: 845 procedures (9%). This entry sits in this band. 4–5: 1,308 procedures (15%). Above this entry. 5–6: 1,725 procedures (19%). Above this entry. 6–7: 1,217 procedures (14%). Above this entry. 7–8: 801 procedures (9%). Above this entry. 8–9: 541 procedures (6%). Above this entry. 9–10: 351 procedures (4%). Above this entry. 10–11: 246 procedures (3%). Above this entry. 11–12: 151 procedures (2%). Above this entry. 12–13: 175 procedures (2%). Above this entry. 13–14: 140 procedures (2%). Above this entry. 14–15: 40 procedures (0%). Above this entry. 15–16: 39 procedures (0%). Above this entry. 16–17: 26 procedures (0%). Above this entry. 17–18: 25 procedures (0%). Above this entry. 18–19: 21 procedures (0%). Above this entry. 19–20: 12 procedures (0%). Above this entry. 20–21: 16 procedures (0%). Above this entry. 21–22: 13 procedures (0%). Above this entry. 22–23: 8 procedures (0%). Above this entry. 23–24: 9 procedures (0%). Above this entry. 24–25: 4 procedures (0%). Above this entry. 25–26: 3 procedures (0%). Above this entry. 26–27: 3 procedures (0%). Above this entry. 27–28: 4 procedures (0%). Above this entry. 28–29: 3 procedures (0%). Above this entry. 29–30: 2 procedures (0%). Above this entry. 30–31: 26 procedures (0%). Above this entry. this procedure 1 31 × markup, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more procedures. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners · 2023

Prices by State

State Medicare Payment Billed Charge
Florida $30.30 $74.00
Ohio $28.60 $99.00
Illinois $27.87 $73.42
California $27.81 $73.80
Michigan $27.06 $98.90
Missouri $26.28 $81.07

What the Data Says About Remote In-Home Visit For The Evaluation And Management Of An Established Patient For Use Only In A Medicare-Approved Cms Innovation Center Demonstration Project, Which Requires At Least 2 Of The Following 3 Key Components: An Expanded Problem Focused Histo

Across 6 states with reporting providers, CPT code G9487 (Remote In-Home Visit For The Evaluation And Management Of An Established Patient For Use Only In A Medicare-Approved Cms Innovation Center Demonstration Project, Which Requires At Least 2 Of The Following 3 Key Components: An Expanded Problem Focused Histo) shows a national average Medicare payment of $27.15 against an average billed charge of $97.32. That gap, a 3.6x markup, or 258% above the Medicare allowed amount, is among the tightest billed-to-paid spreads we track, this code's chargemaster rate tracks unusually close to the Medicare benchmark.

Temporary Procedures procedures like this one saw 1.2K services billed to Medicare in 2023 by 376 distinct providers, serving 972 unique beneficiaries. State-level variation is significant: Missouri reports the lowest average payment at $26.28, while Florida reports the highest at $30.30. The 15% spread here is a moderate, fairly ordinary GPCI effect, local cost-of-practice adjustments nudging the allowed amount up or down without reshaping it.

Applying RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios specific to the Temporary Procedures category (2.24x), the estimated commercial insurance price lands near $81.40, with self-pay cash discounts commonly bringing the figure closer to $54.02. Within Temporary Procedures, Remote In-Home Visit For The Evaluation And Management Of An Established Patient For Use Only In A Medicare-Approved Cms Innovation Center Demonstration Project, Which Requires At Least 2 Of The Following 3 Key Components: An Expanded Problem Focused Histo ranks #124 of 172 tracked procedures by national average Medicare payment.

What to do with this

If you may have remote in-home visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient for use only in a medicare-approved cms innovation center demonstration project, which requires at least 2 of the following 3 key components: an expanded problem focused histo done, these steps turn the numbers above into a real-world cost estimate.

  • Request a Good Faith Estimate from your provider at least 3 business days before a scheduled procedure, under the No Surprises Act it is an enforceable written price.
  • Compare remote in-home visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient for use only in a medicare-approved cms innovation center demonstration project, which requires at least 2 of the following 3 key components: an expanded problem focused histo costs in your state, Medicare rates vary by locality. Browse states
  • Check a hospital’s published cash price, which is often far below the billed charge. Price transparency
  • Understand why billed charges run several times the Medicare rate before you negotiate. Read the guide

Figures here are averages and estimates, not a quote. Confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs with your insurer and provider.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Remote In-Home Visit For The Evaluation And Management Of An Established Patient For Use Only In A Medicare-Approved Cms Innovation Center Demonstration Project, Which Requires At Least 2 Of The Following 3 Key Components: An Expanded Problem Focused Histo cost?

Remote In-Home Visit For The Evaluation And Management Of An Established Patient For Use Only In A Medicare-Approved Cms Innovation Center Demonstration Project, Which Requires At Least 2 Of The Following 3 Key Components: An Expanded Problem Focused Histo (CPT G9487) is priced fairly consistently nationwide: Medicare pays $27.15 on average, and the $26.28-$30.30 state range stays relatively tight. Providers typically bill $97.32.

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 Remote In-Home Visit For The Evaluation And Management Of An Established Patient For Use Only In A Medicare-Approved Cms Innovation Center Demonstration Project, Which Requires At Least 2 Of The Following 3 Key Components: An Expanded Problem Focused Histo cost with insurance?

With commercial insurance, remote in-home visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient for use only in a medicare-approved cms innovation center demonstration project, which requires at least 2 of the following 3 key components: an expanded problem focused histo costs an estimated $81.40 on average (range: $56.98-$113.96), a moderate premium over Medicare's $27.15. Without insurance, the estimated cash price is $54.02.

Which state has the lowest cost for Remote In-Home Visit For The Evaluation And Management Of An Established Patient For Use Only In A Medicare-Approved Cms Innovation Center Demonstration Project, Which Requires At Least 2 Of The Following 3 Key Components: An Expanded Problem Focused Histo?

Missouri and Florida bookend the range for Remote In-Home Visit For The Evaluation And Management Of An Established Patient For Use Only In A Medicare-Approved Cms Innovation Center Demonstration Project, Which Requires At Least 2 Of The Following 3 Key Components: An Expanded Problem Focused Histo, at $26.28 and $30.30 respectively - a relatively tight $4.02 spread nationwide.

How many providers perform Remote In-Home Visit For The Evaluation And Management Of An Established Patient For Use Only In A Medicare-Approved Cms Innovation Center Demonstration Project, Which Requires At Least 2 Of The Following 3 Key Components: An Expanded Problem Focused Histo?

Remote In-Home Visit For The Evaluation And Management Of An Established Patient For Use Only In A Medicare-Approved Cms Innovation Center Demonstration Project, Which Requires At Least 2 Of The Following 3 Key Components: An Expanded Problem Focused Histo is comparatively uncommon: only 376 providers nationally billed Medicare for it in 2023, serving 972 beneficiaries via 1.2K total services.

What is the billed-to-Medicare markup for Remote In-Home Visit For The Evaluation And Management Of An Established Patient For Use Only In A Medicare-Approved Cms Innovation Center Demonstration Project, Which Requires At Least 2 Of The Following 3 Key Components: An Expanded Problem Focused Histo?

Providers bill 3.6x what Medicare pays for Remote In-Home Visit For The Evaluation And Management Of An Established Patient For Use Only In A Medicare-Approved Cms Innovation Center Demonstration Project, Which Requires At Least 2 Of The Following 3 Key Components: An Expanded Problem Focused Histo - one of the smaller markups in the catalog at 258% above the Medicare rate.

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

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