CMS Price Transparency Data

Prostate cancer screening (blood test)

Facility: Coastal Carolina Hospital

Billing Code: G0103 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0103
Insurance Median: $37
Cash Discount Price: $51
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prostate cancer screening (blood test) at Coastal Carolina Hospital is $37. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $51. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $19.31, this hospital’s rate is 1.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Medical Center Drive, Hardeeville, SC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$51

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$37

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: $51 (264%)

Insurance Median: $37 (192%)

Cash: $51 (264% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $37 (192% 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.

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
Absolute Total Care	$19 - $47	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$19	98%
Devoted Health	$19	98%
Humana	$19 - $44	98%
Aetna	$19 - $168	98%
Clover Insurance Company	$20	104%
Select Health	$20 - $44	104%
Cigna	$20 - $105	104%
Molina	$20 - $44	104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$51 - $141	264%
Medcost - Sc	$170	880%
Plotkin Health	$202	1046%
PHCS	$303	1569%
Multiplan	$303	1569%

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 $51.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify HCPCS Code matches exactly: G0103.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Coastal Carolina Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for HCPCS code G0103.
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.