CMS Price Transparency Data

Injection procedure for pain management

Facility: Palisades Medical Center

Billing Code: G0260 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0260
Insurance Median: $2,127
Cash Discount Price: $816
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Injection procedure for pain management at Palisades Medical Center is $2,127. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $816. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $721.17, this hospital’s rate is 2.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7600 River Rd, North Bergen, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$816

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,127

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$721.17

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $721.17 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $816 (113%)

Insurance Median: $2,127 (295%)

Cash: $816 (113% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,127 (295% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $721.17 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 295% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 195%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Karna	$415	58%
Aetna	$470 - $7,770	65%
Seoul Medical Group	$478	66%
Clover	$495	69%
Amerigroup	$816	113%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$816	113%
Horizon	$816 - $16,802	113%
Vaccn	$816	113%
Wellcare	$816	113%
United Community/Americhoice	$856	119%
Activecare First McO	$1,100	153%
Bergen Risk	$2,062	286%
Cigna	$2,127 - $2,383	295%
Amerihealth	$2,303 - $2,570	319%
Multiplan - PHCS	$2,338	324%
Qualcare	$2,546	353%
Oxford	$4,047	561%
UnitedHealthcare	$4,954	687%
Brighton Health Plan	$9,933	1377%

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 $816.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify HCPCS Code matches exactly: G0260.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Palisades Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for HCPCS code G0260.
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.