CMS Price Transparency Data

Trauma team activation

Facility: Norton Hospitals, Inc

Billing Code: G0390 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0390
Insurance Median: $9,257
Cash Discount Price: $2,784
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Trauma team activation at Norton Hospitals, Inc is $9,257. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,784. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,361.78, this hospital’s rate is 6.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 East Chestnut Street, Louisville, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,784

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$9,257

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: $2,784 (204%)

Insurance Median: $9,257 (680%)

Cash: $2,784 (204% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $9,257 (680% 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 680% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 580%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,240 - $12,095	91%
Wellcare	$1,240	91%
Aetna	$1,240 - $10,189	91%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,240 - $12,834	91%
Passport	$2,784	204%
Humana	$3,341 - $6,264	245%
Siho	$4,872 - $10,440	358%
Cigna	$5,178 - $9,354	380%
Siho in Exchange	$9,744	716%
Multiplan	$10,858 - $11,832	797%
Correct Care Ob & Gyn	$11,554	848%
Correct Care	$11,554	848%

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 $2,784.
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 Norton Hospitals, Inc 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.