CMS Price Transparency Data

Trauma team activation

Facility: Mid Coast Medical Center-Trinity

Billing Code: G0390 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0390
Insurance Median: $3,000
Cash Discount Price: $3,000
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Trauma team activation at Mid Coast Medical Center-Trinity is $3,000. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,000. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,361.78, this hospital’s rate is 2.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 317 Prospect Drive, Trinity, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,000

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,000

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$1,361.78

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $1,361.78 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $3,000 (220%)

Insurance Median: $3,000 (220%)

Cash: $3,000 (220% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,000 (220% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $1,361.78 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 220% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 120%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Self Pay	$3,000	220%

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 $3,000.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify HCPCS Code matches exactly: G0390.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Mid Coast Medical Center-Trinity is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for HCPCS code G0390.
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.