Returning patient visit, 10 min cost in Cherokee, IA — inpatient
In Cherokee, IA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for returning patient office visit, straightforward problem or 10+ minutes as an inpatient: from $89.10 to $89.10, with a median of $89.10. Across Iowa, the median is $81.00 at 52 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 99212, 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 EST LEVEL 2 (10-19 MIN) source file | $89.10 | $99.00 | $99.00 | 10% |
Inpatient: lowest $89.10, median $89.10, highest $89.10.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $89.10 — 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 a short office or outpatient visit for a returning patient, with straightforward decision making or at least 10 minutes of total clinician time on the visit date. It is used for simple issues, such as a quick recheck or a minor complaint.
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.