CMS Price Transparency Data

Trauma team activation

Facility: Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen

Billing Code: G0390 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0390
Insurance Median: $2,451
Cash Discount Price: $3,113
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Trauma team activation at Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen is $2,451. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,113. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,361.78, this hospital’s rate is 1.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2905 3Rd Ave Se, Aberdeen, SD.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,113

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,451

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: $3,113 (229%)

Insurance Median: $2,451 (180%)

Cash: $3,113 (229% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,451 (180% 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.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$414 - $1,363	30%
Sanford Health Plan Align	$1,257	92%
Ucare	$1,350 - $3,039	99%
Health Partners	$1,363 - $2,451	100%
Aetna	$1,363 - $3,191	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,363 - $3,249	100%
Medicare (plans)	$1,363	100%
Primewest	$1,389	102%
Sanford Health Plan	$1,726 - $2,315	127%
Security Health Plan	$2,140	157%
Medica	$3,342 - $3,576	245%
First Choice Health Network	$3,502	257%
Healthez	$3,502	257%
Multiplan	$3,502	257%

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 $3,113.
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 Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen 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.