CMS Price Transparency Data

Trauma team activation

Facility: Charleston Area Medical Center

Billing Code: G0390 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: G0390
  • Insurance Median: $2,299
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,233
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.69x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Trauma team activation at Charleston Area Medical Center is $2,299. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,233. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,361.78, this hospital’s rate is 1.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 Morris Street, Charleston, WV.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,233

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,299

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: $4,233 (311%)
Insurance Median: $2,299 (169%)
Cash: $4,233 (311% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,299 (169% 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.

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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
Aetna $420 - $5,470 31%
The Health Plan of West Virginia Inc. $1,287 - $5,415 95%
Unicare Health Plan of West Virginia Inc. $1,287 95%
Triwest VA $1,321 97%
Choicecare Network $1,362 - $5,470 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,362 - $5,090 100%
Optimum Choice Inc. $1,362 - $2,233 100%
UnitedHealthcare $1,403 - $5,470 103%
Tricare $1,408 - $3,349 103%
West Virginia Senior Advantage Inc. $1,430 105%
City of Charleston $1,760 - $4,186 129%
Integrated Medical Solutions $2,111 - $2,655 155%
Cigna $2,182 - $5,191 160%
Three Rivers Providers Network $2,276 - $5,415 167%
Multiplan $2,299 - $5,470 169%
Healthsmart $2,299 - $5,470 169%
Naphcare $2,346 - $2,724 172%
Caresource $2,346 - $3,404 172%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 501 Morris Street, Charleston, WV 25301
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals