CMS Price Transparency Data

Colorectal cancer screening (alternative)

Facility: Piedmont Walton Hospital

Billing Code: G0145 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0145
Insurance Median: $206
Cash Discount Price: $89
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.78x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colorectal cancer screening (alternative) at Piedmont Walton Hospital is $206. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $89. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $26.49, this hospital’s rate is 7.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2151 W Spring Street, Monroe, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$89

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$206

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$26.49

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $26.49 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $89 (336%)

Insurance Median: $206 (778%)

Cash: $89 (336% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $206 (778% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $26.49 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 778% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 678%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$24	91%
Medicaid / KanCare	$27 - $28	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$139	525%
Alliant Health Plans of Georgia [10952]	$203	766%
First Health [10303]	$209	789%
Aetna	$212	800%
Novanet [10819]	$224	846%
Multiplan [10600]	$238	898%
PHCS [10601]	$238	898%
Kaiser [10500]	$253	955%
Beechstreet [10800]	$268	1012%

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 $89.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify HCPCS Code matches exactly: G0145.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Piedmont Walton Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for HCPCS code G0145.
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.