CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrical stimulation therapy

Facility: Greater Baltimore Medical Center

Billing Code: G0283 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0283
Insurance Median: $12
Cash Discount Price: $26
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrical stimulation therapy at Greater Baltimore Medical Center is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $26. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $12.69, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6701 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD.

Cash / Self-Pay

$26

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$12

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$12.69

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $12.69 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $26 (205%)

Insurance Median: $12 (95%)

Cash: $26 (205% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $12 (95% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $12.69 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
Humana	$12	95%
Carefirst [201]	$12 - $27	95%
Medicare (plans)	$12	95%
Multiplan/Phcs [296]	$12	95%
Keycare Advantage [299]	$12	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$12 - $16	95%
Carefirst Maryland Health Advantage McA [264]	$12	95%
Cigna	$12 - $17	95%
Cfchp McO [239]	$12	95%
Provider Partners Health Plan [298]	$12	95%
Communicare Advantage [300]	$12	95%
Johns Hopkins [213]	$12 - $16	95%
Aetna	$13 - $15	102%
First Health Network [268]	$16	126%
Kaiser Permanente HMO [231]	$17	134%
USA Managed Care Organization [301]	$19	150%
Carefirst Blue Choice HMO [253]	$25	197%
Carefirst Administrator [252]	$27	213%
All Payers	$50	394%

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 $26.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify HCPCS Code matches exactly: G0283.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Greater Baltimore Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for HCPCS code G0283.
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.