CMS Price Transparency Data

Trauma team activation

Facility: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Billing Code: G0390 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0390
Insurance Median: $5,776
Cash Discount Price: $3,242
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.24x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Trauma team activation at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital is $5,776. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,242. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,361.78, this hospital’s rate is 4.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,242

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$5,776

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: $3,242 (238%)

Insurance Median: $5,776 (424%)

Cash: $3,242 (238% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $5,776 (424% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 424% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 324%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Aetna	$1,535 - $10,032	113%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,535 - $12,646	113%
Clover Health	$1,535	113%
Fidelis Care	$1,535 - $2,359	113%
Humana	$1,535	113%
Wellpoint	$1,535	113%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,566 - $12,398	115%
Wellcare	$3,055	224%
Emblem Health	$3,224	237%
Amerihealth	$5,318 - $7,290	391%
Qualcare Inc	$5,776	424%
Cigna	$7,348 - $9,415	540%
First Health	$9,120	670%

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 $3,242.
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 Robert Wood Johnson University 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.