CMS Price Transparency Data

Trauma team activation

Facility: Crestwood Medical Center

Billing Code: G0390 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0390
Insurance Median: $3,576
Cash Discount Price: $996
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.63x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Trauma team activation at Crestwood Medical Center is $3,576. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $996. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,361.78, this hospital’s rate is 2.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Dr Se, Huntsville, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$996

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,576

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: $996 (73%)

Insurance Median: $3,576 (263%)

Cash: $996 (73% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,576 (263% 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 263% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 163%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Consult Patient Advocate

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

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	$253	19%
Self Pay	$920 - $1,073	68%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,512 - $1,737	111%
American Employee Alliance	$2,044	150%
Wc Hart & Cooley	$2,044	150%
Aetna	$2,381	175%
Alamed	$2,554	188%
Wc Acs Compiq Xerox	$3,147	231%
Fortified	$3,541 - $4,087	260%
Core Choice	$3,576 - $3,737	263%
Prime Health	$3,576 - $3,934	263%
Coventry	$3,619	266%
Rockport	$3,659	269%
America's Choice	$3,737 - $4,087	274%
Novanet	$3,737 - $3,832	274%
Wc Al	$3,934	289%
Multiplan	$4,343	319%

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 $996.
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 Crestwood 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.