CMS Price Transparency Data

Prostate cancer screening (blood test)

Facility: St Joseph Medical Center

Billing Code: G0103 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: G0103
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $19
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prostate cancer screening (blood test) at St Joseph Medical Center is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $19.31, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Carondelet Dr, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$19

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19

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%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $19 (98%)
Insurance Median: $19 (98%)
Cash: $19 (98% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19 (98% 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.

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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 $7 - $27 36%
Medicaid / KanCare $17 88%
Medicare (plans) $19 - $20 98%
Home State $19 - $31 98%
Pace Kc (Swope Health Services) $19 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $19 98%
Veterans Evaluation Services $19 98%
Tricare $19 98%
Cigna $19 98%
Aetna $19 - $34 98%
Kansas Superior $20 104%
Healthy Blue $20 - $23 104%
Nhc Advantage $21 109%
Employer Direct Healthcare $27 140%
6 Degrees $39 202%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Carondelet Dr, Kansas City, MO 64114
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals