INITIAL OBSERVATION CARE, PER DAY, FOR THE EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT OF A PATIENT WHICH REQUIRES THESE 3 KEY COMPONENTS: A DETAILED OR COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY; A DETAILED OR COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION; AND MEDICAL DECISION MAKING THAT IS STRAIGHTFORWARD OR OF LOW 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 LOW SEVERITY. TYPICALLY, 30 MINUTES ARE SPENT AT THE BEDSIDE AND ON THE PATIENT'S HOSPITAL FLOOR OR UNIT.
CPT 99218
Idaho
5 providers foundTypical Cash Price
$224
State median based on cash prices from 5 hospitals.
Middle 50% of hospitals charge between $219 and $252.
Prices are estimates for the facility portion only, based on hospital “standard charge” files. They usually exclude doctor fees, anesthesia, and radiologist interpretation. Always confirm with the hospital.
Hospital Prices
Prices vary by location. Select a hospital below for details.
Prices on this page come from machine-readable “standard charge” files published by hospitals. They are estimates for the facility portion of care only and may not include doctor fees, anesthesia, imaging interpretation, or lab work. Always contact the hospital directly and ask for a written Good Faith Estimate before scheduling care.