CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrical stimulation therapy

Facility: Regions Hospital

Billing Code: G0283 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0283
Insurance Median: $13
Cash Discount Price: $39
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrical stimulation therapy at Regions Hospital is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $39. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $12.69, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 640 Jackson Street, Saint Paul, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$39

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$13

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: $39 (307%)

Insurance Median: $13 (102%)

Cash: $39 (307% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $13 (102% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$9 - $11	71%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$9 - $49	71%
Medicare (plans)	$13	102%
UnitedHealthcare	$13 - $54	102%
Healthpartners [900713]	$14	110%
Medica [900156]	$48	378%
First Health Network [950334]	$121	954%

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 $39.
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 Regions Hospital 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.