CMS Price Transparency Data

Injection procedure for pain management

Facility: Centura St. Catherine-Dodge City

Billing Code: G0260 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0260
Insurance Median: $1,267
Cash Discount Price: $731
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.76x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Injection procedure for pain management at Centura St. Catherine-Dodge City is $1,267. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $731. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $721.17, this hospital’s rate is 1.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3001 Avenue A, Dodge City, KS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$731

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,267

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: $731 (101%)

Insurance Median: $1,267 (176%)

Cash: $731 (101% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,267 (176% 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.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$365 - $707	51%
Kansas Health	$707	98%
Medicare (plans)	$707	98%
Cigna	$707	98%
Humana	$707	98%
Kaiser	$707	98%
Aetna	$707 - $1,462	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,202	167%
Centura Employee Plan	$1,267	176%
Wpaa	$1,279	177%
Multiplan	$1,462 - $1,644	203%
Christian Health Aid	$1,462	203%
Health Partners of Kansas	$1,644	228%

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 $731.
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 Centura St. Catherine-Dodge City 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.