CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic procedure preparation

Facility: St Joseph's University Medical Center Inc

Billing Code: G0279 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0279
Insurance Median: $37
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic procedure preparation at St Joseph's University Medical Center Inc is $37. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 0.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 703 Main St, Paterson, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$37

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$40.41

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $40.41 (100%)

Insurance Median: $37 (92%)

Ins. Median: $37 (92% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $40.41 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
Fidelis Care of New Jersey	$11 - $47	27%
UnitedHealthcare	$11 - $45	27%
Aetna	$15 - $92	37%
Ambetter / Centene	$15 - $67	37%
Amerihealth	$15 - $52	37%
Clover Health	$15 - $45	37%
Horizon New Jersey Total Care	$15 - $45	37%
Wellpoint	$15 - $45	37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$20 - $128	49%
Multiplan	$22 - $67	54%
Oxford	$37	92%
Horizon New Jersey Health	$49	121%
Longevity Health Plan	$52	129%

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 $X.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify HCPCS Code matches exactly: G0279.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm St Joseph's University Medical Center Inc is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for HCPCS code G0279.
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.