CMS Price Transparency Data

Colorectal cancer screening (alternative)

Facility: Mainehealth Mid Coast Hospital

Billing Code: G0145 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0145
Insurance Median: $44
Cash Discount Price: $74
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.66x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colorectal cancer screening (alternative) at Mainehealth Mid Coast Hospital is $44. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $74. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $26.49, this hospital’s rate is 1.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 123 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick, ME.

Cash / Self-Pay

$74

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$44

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: $74 (279%)

Insurance Median: $44 (166%)

Cash: $74 (279% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $44 (166% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $34	53%
Humana	$26 - $27	98%
Aetna	$26 - $62	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$26 - $69	98%
Wellcare	$27	102%
Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare	$41 - $59	155%
Cigna	$44 - $59	166%
Community Health Options	$56 - $69	211%
Multiplan	$69	260%

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 $74.
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 Mainehealth Mid Coast 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.