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Bones & JointsCommon

Arthritis Consultation

Code: 99204

Rheumatology consultation for arthritis evaluation

arthritisjoint painrheumatologistrheumatology

Best Cash Price

$200

at Central Texas Rheumatology Associates

vs. St. David's Medical Center· CMS data

$723Save 72%

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Updated Feb 2026 · Source: provider website

Quick Facts

Code

99204

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Provider	Price	Verified
Best Central Texas Rheumatology Associates	$200	—	View →

vs. Hospital Prices

What Austin hospitals charge for the same procedure (CPT 99204)

CMS Transparency Data

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You could save $523 (72%)

Central Texas Rheumatology Associates charges $200 vs. St. David's Medical Center's cash rate of $723.

Central Texas Rheumatology Associates$200

St. David's Medical Center$723

Hospital	Cash Price	Ins. Avg
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin Austin, TX · 2025	$648	$248
St. David's Medical Center Austin, TX · 2025	$723	$278

Hospital

Cash Price

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Austin, TX · 2025

$648

St. David's Medical Center

Austin, TX · 2025

$723

📋 Source: CMS Hospital Price Transparency Rule data & NewChoiceHealth.com Austin market data. Hospital cash prices reflect self-pay / uninsured rates. Insurance avg = typical negotiated rate. Data current as of 2025.