CMS Price Transparency Data

Colorectal cancer screening (alternative)

Facility: St Lukes Hospital

Billing Code: G0145 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0145
Insurance Median: $27
Cash Discount Price: $55
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colorectal cancer screening (alternative) at St Lukes Hospital is $27. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $55. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $26.49, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1026 A Ave Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$55

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$27

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: $55 (208%)

Insurance Median: $27 (102%)

Cash: $55 (208% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $27 (102% 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.

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
UnitedHealthcare	$16 - $28	60%
Medica Exchange Inspire	$23	87%
Medica Exchange Insure	$26	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$26 - $27	98%
Wellmark Uhp Self-Funded	$26	98%
Molina	$27	102%
Aetna	$27 - $51	102%
Amerivantage	$28	106%
Humana	$28	106%
Health Partners Open Network	$37 - $52	140%
Cigna	$38 - $69	143%

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 $55.
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 St Lukes 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.