CMS Price Transparency Data

Injection procedure for pain management

Facility: St Luke's Patients Medical Center

Billing Code: G0260 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: G0260
  • Insurance Median: $1,248
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,001
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.73x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Injection procedure for pain management at St Luke's Patients Medical Center is $1,248. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,001. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $721.17, this hospital’s rate is 1.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4600 East Sam Houston Parkway South, Pasadena, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,001

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,248

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: $2,001 (277%)
Insurance Median: $1,248 (173%)
Cash: $2,001 (277% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,248 (173% 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.

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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
Tchp $380 53%
United $408 - $2,749 57%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $469 - $1,200 65%
Cigna $694 - $5,160 96%
Humana $694 - $1,345 96%
Kelsey $694 96%
Aetna $708 - $4,344 98%
Amerivantage $714 99%
Devoted $742 103%
Scanhealth $742 103%
Ambetter / Centene $1,040 144%
Community Health Choice $1,040 144%
Wellpoint $1,040 144%
Bright Health $1,062 147%
Coventry $3,715 515%
First Health $3,715 515%
Healthsmart $4,001 555%
Multiplan $4,287 594%
PHCS $4,487 622%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4600 East Sam Houston Parkway South, Pasadena, TX 77505
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals