CMS Price Transparency Data

Behavioral health assessment

Facility: Norton Sound Regional Hospital

Billing Code: H0001 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: H0001
Insurance Median: $310
Cash Discount Price: $175
vs. Medicare Baseline: N/A Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Behavioral health assessment at Norton Sound Regional Hospital is $310. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $175. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of N/A, this hospital’s rate is N/A the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Greg Kruschek Avenue (P O Box 966), Nome, AK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$175

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$310

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

N/A

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$310	N/A

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $175.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify HCPCS Code matches exactly: H0001.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Norton Sound Regional Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for HCPCS code H0001.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.