CMS Price Transparency Data

Trauma team activation

Facility: Hartford Hospital

Billing Code: G0390 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0390
Insurance Median: $1,382
Cash Discount Price: $4,906
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Trauma team activation at Hartford Hospital is $1,382. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,906. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,361.78, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 80 Seymour Street, Hartford, CT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,906

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,382

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$1,361.78

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $1,361.78 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $4,906 (360%)

Insurance Median: $1,382 (101%)

Cash: $4,906 (360% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,382 (101% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $1,361.78 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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	$545 - $8,575	40%
Health New England	$545	40%
Molina DBA Connecticare	$545	40%
Tufts	$545	40%
United	$545 - $5,270	40%
Wellcare	$556	41%
Aetna	$558 - $2,449	41%
Cigna	$2,206	162%
Oxford	$5,270	387%

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 $4,906.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify HCPCS Code matches exactly: G0390.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Hartford Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for HCPCS code G0390.
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.