CMS Price Transparency Data

Prostate cancer screening (blood test)

Facility: University of Alabama Hospital

Billing Code: G0103 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: G0103
  • Insurance Median: $238
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.33x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prostate cancer screening (blood test) at University of Alabama Hospital is $238. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $19.31, this hospital’s rate is 12.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$238

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$19.31

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $19.31 (100%)
Insurance Median: $238 (1233%)
Ins. Median: $238 (1233% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $19.31 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1233% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1133%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $18 - $404 93%
UnitedHealthcare $19 - $258 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $19 98%
Jefferson County Sheriff $19 98%
Birmingham Fc $19 98%
Cooper Green $19 98%
Triwest $19 98%
Davita Villagehealth $19 98%
Viva $20 - $26 104%
Cigna $21 - $318 109%
Ambetter / Centene $27 140%
University of Alabama $95 - $238 492%
Aetna $116 - $290 601%
Coventry $124 - $384 642%
North Alabama Managed Care $124 - $309 642%
Comp One $137 - $342 709%
Construction Claims Management $142 - $355 735%
Alamed $142 - $356 735%
Prime Health Services $152 - $428 787%
Tethys $152 - $380 787%
Novanet $152 - $428 787%
Evolutions $152 - $428 787%
Select Value Care $152 - $380 787%
Starcare $152 - $380 787%
Corvel $152 - $380 787%
Healthcare Alliance $152 - $380 787%
Multiplan $156 - $390 808%
Preferred Health Partnership $162 - $404 839%
Southern Nuclear $162 - $404 839%
Mississippi Physicians $162 - $404 839%
Phifer $162 - $404 839%
Vantage Health Plan $162 - $404 839%
Heritage Summit Health $162 - $404 839%
Department of Labor $162 - $404 839%
Gulf Health Plans $162 - $404 839%
Geha $162 - $404 839%
National Provider Network $171 - $428 886%
Galaxy Health Network $171 - $428 886%
North Mississippi Health Link $171 - $428 886%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL 35233
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals