CMS Price Transparency Data

Injection procedure for pain management

Facility: Central Peninsula General Hospital

Billing Code: G0260 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0260
Insurance Median: $2,382
Cash Discount Price: $2,548
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.30x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Injection procedure for pain management at Central Peninsula General Hospital is $2,382. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,548. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $721.17, this hospital’s rate is 3.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Hospital Place, Soldotna, AK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,548

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,382

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$721.17

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $721.17 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $2,548 (353%)

Insurance Median: $2,382 (330%)

Cash: $2,548 (353% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,382 (330% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $721.17 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 330% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 230%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Moda Cph - All Other Plans	$1,529	212%
Kenai Peninsula School	$1,529	212%
Moda Non-Cph	$2,242	311%
Cigna	$2,291	318%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,293	318%
Rehn - All Plans	$2,370	329%
Aetna	$2,395	332%
Vnpn - All Plans	$2,472	343%
Multiplan Primary - All Other Plans	$2,472	343%
Geha - All Plans	$2,472	343%
Multiplan Comp	$2,497	346%
First Choice PPO - All Plans	$2,497	346%

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 $2,548.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify HCPCS Code matches exactly: G0260.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Central Peninsula General Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for HCPCS code G0260.
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.