CMS Price Transparency Data

Injection procedure for pain management

Facility: Hillcrest Medical Center

Billing Code: G0260 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0260
Insurance Median: $1,182
Cash Discount Price: $919
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.64x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Injection procedure for pain management at Hillcrest Medical Center is $1,182. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $919. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $721.17, this hospital’s rate is 1.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1120 South Utica Avenue, Tulsa, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$919

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,182

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$721.17

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $721.17 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $919 (127%)

Insurance Median: $1,182 (164%)

Cash: $919 (127% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,182 (164% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $721.17 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
Oncology Patient Assistance Programs [2295]	$766	106%
Oscar Insurance Company [7005]	$766	106%
Osma Health Network [2345]	$766	106%
Hooray Health [8000]	$766	106%
Lucent Health [6000]	$766	106%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$766 - $1,182	106%
Black Lung [6055]	$766	106%
Resource One Administrators [2815]	$1,182	164%
Web Tpa [2115]	$1,182	164%
The Kempton Group Administrators [2905]	$1,378	191%
Pba [1775]	$1,498	208%
National Association of Letter Carriers [1695]	$1,498	208%
Medica [2910]	$1,740	241%
Multiplan [1680]	$1,740	241%
Pending Ssi [1616]	$3,063	425%

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 $919.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify HCPCS Code matches exactly: G0260.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Hillcrest Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for HCPCS code G0260.
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.