CMS Price Transparency Data

Injection procedure for pain management

Facility: CHI St Lukes Lakeside Hospital

Billing Code: G0260 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: G0260
  • Insurance Median: $2,197
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,160
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Injection procedure for pain management at CHI St Lukes Lakeside Hospital is $2,197. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,160. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $721.17, this hospital’s rate is 3.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 17400 St Lukes Way, The Woodlands, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,160

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,197

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: $2,160 (300%)
Insurance Median: $2,197 (305%)
Cash: $2,160 (300% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,197 (305% 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 305% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 205%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $469 - $1,200 65%
Renaissance $499 69%
Cigna $694 - $5,160 96%
Humana $694 - $4,012 96%
Kelsey $694 96%
Selectcare $694 96%
Aetna $708 - $4,691 98%
UnitedHealthcare $708 - $5,099 98%
Amerivantage $714 99%
Devoted $742 103%
Scanhealth $742 103%
Kindred $763 106%
Kelseycare $936 - $942 130%
Ambetter / Centene $1,040 144%
Community Health Choice $1,040 144%
Harris Health $1,040 144%
Wellpoint $1,040 144%
Bright Health $1,062 147%
Independent Med System $1,675 232%
United $1,676 - $2,901 232%
Tchpchip $2,160 - $2,716 300%
Nx Health $2,254 313%
Chc $3,395 471%
Texastruechoice $3,395 471%
Coventry $4,012 556%
First Health $4,012 556%
Healthsmart $4,320 599%
Interlink $4,320 599%
PHCS $4,487 622%
PHCS Savility $4,487 622%
Multiplan $4,629 642%
USA Health Network $5,246 727%
Mhealth Network $6,172 856%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 17400 St Lukes Way, The Woodlands, TX 77384
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals