CMS Price Transparency Data

Trauma team activation

Facility: Buchanan County Health Center

Billing Code: G0390 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0390
Insurance Median: $1,760
Cash Discount Price: $1,802
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Trauma team activation at Buchanan County Health Center is $1,760. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,802. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,361.78, this hospital’s rate is 1.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 First St East, Independence, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,802

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,760

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: $1,802 (132%)

Insurance Median: $1,760 (129%)

Cash: $1,802 (132% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,760 (129% 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.

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
Molina Healthcare	$742 - $2,120	54%
Wellpoint Iowa	$742 - $2,120	54%
Iowa Total Care	$742 - $2,120	54%
Aetna	$763 - $2,120	56%
Health Partners	$763 - $2,120	56%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$763 - $2,120	56%
Champus	$763 - $2,120	56%
Humana	$763 - $2,120	56%
Cigna	$1,760	129%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,887 - $2,120	139%

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 $1,802.
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 Buchanan County Health 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.