CMS Price Transparency Data

Injection procedure for pain management

Facility: The University Hospital

Billing Code: G0260 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: G0260
  • Insurance Median: $1,582
  • Cash Discount Price: $908
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Injection procedure for pain management at The University Hospital is $1,582. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $908. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $721.17, this hospital’s rate is 2.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 150 Bergen St, Newark, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$908

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,582

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: $908 (126%)
Insurance Median: $1,582 (219%)
Cash: $908 (126% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,582 (219% 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 219% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 119%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Amerihealth $550 - $790 76%
Aetna $790 - $1,289 110%
Clover Health $790 110%
Fidelis $790 - $817 110%
Horizon $790 - $1,582 110%
UnitedHealthcare $790 - $817 110%
Wellpoint $833 116%
United $1,872 260%
First Health $1,949 270%
Americare $2,088 290%
Qualcare $2,088 290%
Correctional Medical Services $2,227 309%
Multiplan $2,227 309%
First Trenton $2,505 347%
Managed Care Inc $2,505 347%
Consumer Health Network $2,644 367%
Three Rivers $2,644 367%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 150 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07103
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals