CMS Price Transparency Data

Extended office visit (prolonged)

Facility: University of Alabama Hospital

Billing Code: G2212 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: G2212
  • Insurance Median: $128
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.76x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Extended office visit (prolonged) at University of Alabama Hospital is $128. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $34.07, this hospital’s rate is 3.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$128

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$34.07

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $34.07 (100%)
Insurance Median: $128 (376%)
Ins. Median: $128 (376% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $34.07 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 376% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 276%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
University of Alabama $78 229%
UnitedHealthcare $85 - $140 249%
Viva $94 276%
Aetna $96 282%
Coventry $102 - $127 299%
North Alabama Managed Care $102 299%
Cigna $105 - $120 308%
Comp One $113 332%
Construction Claims Management $117 343%
Alamed $118 346%
Evolutions $126 - $141 370%
Tethys $126 370%
Novanet $126 - $141 370%
Corvel $126 370%
Healthcare Alliance $126 370%
Starcare $126 370%
Select Value Care $126 370%
Prime Health Services $126 - $141 370%
Multiplan $129 379%
Department of Labor $133 390%
Vantage Health Plan $133 390%
Heritage Summit Health $133 390%
Geha $133 390%
Humana $133 390%
Southern Nuclear $133 390%
Mississippi Physicians $133 390%
Preferred Health Partnership $133 390%
Gulf Health Plans $133 390%
Phifer $133 390%
National Provider Network $141 414%
Galaxy Health Network $141 414%
North Mississippi Health Link $141 414%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL 35233
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals