New patient visit, 15 min cost in Cherokee, IA — inpatient
In Cherokee, IA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for new patient office visit, straightforward problem or 15+ minutes as an inpatient: from $64.80 to $64.80, with a median of $64.80. Across Iowa, the median is $99.36 at 49 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 99202, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Regional Medical Center Cherokee, IA · (712) 225-5101 HC O/P VISIT NEW LEVEL 2 source file | $64.80 | $72.00 | $72.00 | 10% |
Inpatient: lowest $64.80, median $64.80, highest $64.80.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $64.80 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated and below every plan's rate. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
This is the shortest office or outpatient visit for a new patient, with straightforward decision making or at least 15 minutes of total clinician time on the visit date. It is used for simple problems, such as a minor rash or a single uncomplicated question.
What the price covers
The price covers the clinician's visit. Lab tests, X-rays, procedures and any hospital facility fee at a hospital-owned clinic are billed separately.