CMS Price Transparency Data

Trauma team activation

Facility: UNM Hospital

Billing Code: G0390 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0390
Insurance Median: $1,781
Cash Discount Price: $2,501
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.31x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Trauma team activation at UNM Hospital is $1,781. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,501. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,361.78, this hospital’s rate is 1.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2211 Lomas Boulevard Ne, Albuquerque, NM.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,501

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,781

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: $2,501 (184%)

Insurance Median: $1,781 (131%)

Cash: $2,501 (184% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,781 (131% 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
Humana	$1,188	87%
Pueblo of Sandia	$1,320	97%
Pueblo of Jemez	$1,320	97%
Alamo Navajo School Board	$1,320	97%
Pueblo of Isleta	$1,320	97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,320 - $6,028	97%
Indian Health Abq	$1,320	97%
Kewa Pueblo Health Corporation	$1,320	97%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,320	97%
Aetna	$1,320	97%
Devoted Health	$1,583	116%
Christus	$1,979	145%
Presbyterian Network	$2,639 - $7,366	194%
Albuquerque Public Schools	$2,639	194%
Christus Health Exchange Plan	$2,969	218%
Imperial Health Exchange	$3,233	237%
Molina	$3,233	237%

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 $2,501.
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 UNM Hospital 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.