CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic procedure preparation

Facility: Sentara Albemarle Medical Center

Billing Code: G0279 (HCPCS)

The BaseRate · fair price medium confidence
A fair price for this
$25
about 0.6× the $40 Medicare rate · typically $12–$44
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$12
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $13 under the fair price · 0.3× Medicare
Medicare pays $40 Fair price $25 This hospital $12 Cash price $24 Hospital's list price $47

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How this hospital compares to other NC hospitals

Lowest price of the 9 NC hospitals we have prices for — a strong deal.

Cheapest $12 Priciest $14

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 NC hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Diagnostic procedure preparation is about $25 (about 0.6× the $40 Medicare rate). Sentara Albemarle Medical Center charges insurers about $12, or about $24 in cash — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Elizabeth City, NC.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

2 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Humana UnitedHealthcareAetnaCignaKaiser Permanente

Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.

Insurance company Price range vs. Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $12 30%
Humanamajor $12 30%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3050 Halstead Blvd Ext, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals