CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrical stimulation therapy

Facility: The University Hospital

Billing Code: G0283 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0283
Insurance Median: $43
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.39x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrical stimulation therapy at The University Hospital is $43. 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 $12.69, this hospital’s rate is 3.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 150 Bergen St, Newark, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$43

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$12.69

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $12.69 (100%)

Insurance Median: $43 (339%)

Ins. Median: $43 (339% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $12.69 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 339% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 239%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Horizon	$13 - $43	102%
Amerihealth	$15	118%
Aetna	$33 - $43	260%
Fidelis	$33	260%
UnitedHealthcare	$33	260%
Wellpoint	$34	268%
First Health	$79	623%
Americare	$84	662%
Qualcare	$84	662%
Correctional Medical Services	$90	709%
Multiplan	$90	709%
First Trenton	$101	796%
Managed Care Inc	$101	796%
Consumer Health Network	$107	843%
Three Rivers	$107	843%

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: G0283.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm The University Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for HCPCS code G0283.
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.