CMS Price Transparency Data
Hospital observation (per hour)
Facility: Altus Houston Hospital, LP
Billing Code: G0378 (HCPCS)
Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
- CPT Billing Code: G0378
- Insurance Median: $120
- Cash Discount Price: $150
- vs. Medicare Baseline: N/A Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hospital observation (per hour) at Altus Houston Hospital, LP is $120. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $150. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of N/A, this hospital’s rate is N/A the Medicare baseline. Located in 6011 W Sam Houston Pkwy South, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$150
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Insurance Median
$120
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Medicare Reference Rate
N/A
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
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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 | $120 | N/A |
| UnitedHealthcare | $2,800 | N/A |