Returning patient visit, 10 min cost in Columbus, NC — inpatient
In Columbus, NC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for returning patient office visit, straightforward problem or 10+ minutes as an inpatient: from $252.26 to $252.26, with a median of $252.26. Across North Carolina, the median is $252.26 at 9 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 99212, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdventHealth Polk Columbus, NC · (828) 894-3311 HC OFFICE OUTPATIENT VISIT EST PT SF MDM | $252.26 | $252.26 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $252.26, median $252.26, highest $252.26.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $252.26 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
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.