CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic procedure preparation

Facility: Inova Fair Oaks Hospital

Billing Code: G0279 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0279
Insurance Median: $70
Cash Discount Price: $87
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic procedure preparation at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is $70. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $87. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 1.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3600 Joseph Siewick Drive, Fairfax, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$87

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$70

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$40.41

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $40.41 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $87 (215%)

Insurance Median: $70 (173%)

Cash: $87 (215% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $70 (173% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $40.41 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	$48 - $67	119%
United	$54 - $69	134%
Sentara Health	$69	171%
Humana	$70	173%
Aetna	$71	176%
Kaiser	$74 - $135	183%
Cigna	$77 - $112	191%
Carefirst	$95 - $100	235%

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 $87.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify HCPCS Code matches exactly: G0279.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for HCPCS code G0279.
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.