CMS Price Transparency Data

Hospital observation (per hour)

Facility: HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland

Billing Code: G0378 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0378
Insurance Median: $145
Cash Discount Price: $432
vs. Medicare Baseline: N/A Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hospital observation (per hour) at HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland is $145. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $432. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of N/A, this hospital’s rate is N/A the Medicare baseline. Located in 11100 Shadow Creek Parkway, Pearland, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$432

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$145

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

N/A

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

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
Texas Childrens Health Plans	$53 - $147	N/A
United	$54 - $280	N/A
Molina Healthcare	$86 - $168	N/A
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$112 - $218	N/A
Christus (Usfhp)	$127 - $249	N/A
Coventry National First Health	$170 - $332	N/A
Triwest Healthcare Alliance	$255 - $498	N/A

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 $432.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify HCPCS Code matches exactly: G0378.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for HCPCS code G0378.
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.