CMS Price Transparency Data

Trauma team activation

Facility: Mat-Su Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: G0390 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0390
Insurance Median: $7,874
Cash Discount Price: $3,836
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.78x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Trauma team activation at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is $7,874. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,836. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,361.78, this hospital’s rate is 5.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,836

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$7,874

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: $3,836 (282%)

Insurance Median: $7,874 (578%)

Cash: $3,836 (282% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $7,874 (578% 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 578% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 478%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Self Pay	$2,540 - $5,732	187%
Ak Dept of Corrections	$4,657 - $6,305	342%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4,750 - $6,992	349%
Hccmca	$5,080 - $6,878	373%
Aetna	$5,419 - $7,336	398%
Multiplan PHCS	$6,435 - $8,712	473%
Moda Assurance	$6,689 - $9,056	491%
Cigna	$6,706 - $9,079	492%
UnitedHealthcare	$7,197 - $9,744	528%
Carlie Trans Grp	$7,197 - $9,744	528%
First Choice Health	$7,620 - $10,317	560%
Multiplan MPI	$7,705 - $10,431	566%
Plan Vista Solutions	$7,874 - $10,661	578%
One Health	$8,044 - $10,890	591%
Multiplan Wc	$8,044 - $10,890	591%
First Health Group	$8,128 - $11,004	597%
Medical Control Network Solutions	$8,128 - $11,004	597%

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 $3,836.
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 Mat-Su Regional Medical Center 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.