CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrical stimulation therapy

Facility: Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital

Billing Code: G0283 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0283
Insurance Median: $143
Cash Discount Price: $71
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.27x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrical stimulation therapy at Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital is $143. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $71. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $12.69, this hospital’s rate is 11.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 388 Ben Bolt Avenue, Tazewell, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$71

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$143

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$12.69

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $12.69 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $71 (559%)

Insurance Median: $143 (1127%)

Cash: $71 (559% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $143 (1127% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $12.69 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 1127% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1027%). 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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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
UnitedHealthcare	$102 - $167	804%
Aetna	$104 - $135	820%
Gateway - Tier 3	$112	883%
Vhn - Ultra	$126	993%
Sentara Health Plan	$126	993%
Cigna	$130 - $138	1024%
Connecticare	$143	1127%
Vhn - Plus	$157	1237%
Gateway - Tier 2	$163	1284%
Vhn	$163	1284%
Integrated Health Plan	$173	1363%
Vhn - Link	$184	1450%
Vhn - Secondary Payors	$194	1529%
Gateway - Tier 1	$194	1529%
National Provider Network	$196	1545%

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 $71.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify HCPCS Code matches exactly: G0283.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for HCPCS code G0283.
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.