CMS Price Transparency Data

Hospital observation (per hour)

Facility: Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital

Billing Code: G0378 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0378
Insurance Median: $98
Cash Discount Price: $48
vs. Medicare Baseline: N/A Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hospital observation (per hour) at Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital is $98. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $48. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of N/A, this hospital’s rate is N/A the Medicare baseline. Located in 388 Ben Bolt Avenue, Tazewell, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$48

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$98

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
UnitedHealthcare	$46 - $204	N/A
Aetna	$47 - $166	N/A
Gateway - Tier 3	$51 - $138	N/A
Sentara Health Plan	$57 - $155	N/A
Vhn - Ultra	$57 - $155	N/A
Cigna	$58 - $169	N/A
Connecticare	$64 - $175	N/A
Vhn - Plus	$71 - $192	N/A
Vhn	$74 - $200	N/A
Gateway - Tier 2	$74 - $200	N/A
Integrated Health Plan	$78 - $212	N/A
Vhn - Link	$83 - $225	N/A
Vhn - Secondary Payors	$87 - $238	N/A
Gateway - Tier 1	$87 - $238	N/A
National Provider Network	$88 - $240	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 $48.
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 Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital 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.