CMS Price Transparency Data

Colorectal cancer screening

Facility: Caribou Medical Center

Billing Code: G0010 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0010
Insurance Median: $51
Cash Discount Price: $48
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colorectal cancer screening at Caribou Medical Center is $51. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $48. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $47.84, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 South 3Rd West, Soda Springs, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$48

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$51

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$47.84

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $47.84 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $48 (100%)

Insurance Median: $51 (107%)

Cash: $48 (100% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $51 (107% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $47.84 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
Aetna	$27 - $158	56%
Select Health McR Adv	$30	63%
Cigna	$34	71%
Regence Blue Shield-All Other Plans	$47	98%
Select Health-All Other Plans	$51	107%
Montana Health Co-Op-All Plans	$62	130%
First Choice Health-All Plans	$62	130%
Pacific Source-All Other Plans	$66	138%
UnitedHealthcare	$67	140%

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 $48.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify HCPCS Code matches exactly: G0010.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Caribou Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for HCPCS code G0010.
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.