CMS Price Transparency Data

Injection procedure for pain management

Facility: Houston Methodist West Hospital

Billing Code: G0260 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0260
Insurance Median: $1,400
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Injection procedure for pain management at Houston Methodist West Hospital is $1,400. 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 $721.17, this hospital’s rate is 1.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 18500 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,400

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%)

Insurance Median: $1,400 (194%)

Ins. Median: $1,400 (194% 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.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$709 - $1,275	98%
Aetna	$720 - $2,290	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$723 - $3,913	100%
Cigna	$730 - $2,173	101%
Molina Healthcare	$745 - $1,418	103%
Community Health Choice	$759 - $1,156	105%
Procare Advantage	$780	108%
Humana	$1,650	229%
Uae	$2,836	393%
Entrust	$2,956	410%

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: G0260.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Houston Methodist West Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for HCPCS code G0260.
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.