CMS Price Transparency Data

Hospital observation (per hour)

Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital

Billing Code: G0378 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0378
Insurance Median: $2,341
Cash Discount Price: $372
vs. Medicare Baseline: N/A Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Hospital observation (per hour) at Sisters of Charity Hospital is $2,341. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $372. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of N/A, this hospital’s rate is N/A the Medicare baseline. Located in 2157 Main Street, Buffalo, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$372

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,341

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

N/A

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

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	$1,250 - $2,884	N/A
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,181	N/A
Amerigroup [350102]	$2,181	N/A
Wellcare Fidelis Dual [450451]	$2,500	N/A
Fidelis Dual Advantage [450120]	$2,500	N/A
Medicare (plans)	$2,500	N/A
Catholic Health Life Pace [400005]	$2,884	N/A
Ghi [100153]	$4,517	N/A

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 $372.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify HCPCS Code matches exactly: G0378.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Sisters of Charity Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for HCPCS code G0378.
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.