Office Visit Costs Allowed by Medicare (2012)

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Office Visit Costs Allowed by Medicare (2012)

Medicare reported its average allowed cost for established patients’ physician office visit in 2012: $69 for CPT code 99213 (the most common office visit), $102 for 99214. For new patients, office visit 99203 was $103, and 99204 was $158 Allowed by Medicare. More allowed costs and Medicare payments are shown, including ear wax removal ($49 allowed) and Annual wellness visit for new Medicare enrollees ($165 allowed, and $165 paid by Medicare). Average payments exclude the amount the patient pays directly for co-pays and deductibles. Consumers are expected to know CPT codes and how to use Excel files. Terribly outdated; 2012 data published Sept. 2013. No updates as of March 2022.