CMS Price Transparency Data

Colorectal cancer screening

Facility: Charleston Area Medical Center

Billing Code: G0010 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: G0010
  • Insurance Median: $68
  • Cash Discount Price: $70
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.42x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colorectal cancer screening at Charleston Area Medical Center is $68. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $70. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $47.84, this hospital’s rate is 1.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 Morris Street, Charleston, WV.
Cash / Self-Pay
$70

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$68

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: $70 (146%)
Insurance Median: $68 (142%)
Cash: $70 (146% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $68 (142% 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.

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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 $9 - $92 19%
Optimum Choice Inc. $24 - $38 50%
Tricare $35 - $56 73%
City of Charleston $44 - $70 92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $48 - $86 100%
Integrated Medical Solutions $53 - $85 111%
Cigna $55 - $87 115%
The Health Plan of West Virginia Inc. $56 - $91 117%
Unicare Health Plan of West Virginia Inc. $56 - $70 117%
Three Rivers Providers Network $57 - $91 119%
Triwest VA $57 - $71 119%
UnitedHealthcare $58 - $92 121%
Choicecare Network $58 - $92 121%
Healthsmart $58 - $92 121%
Multiplan $58 - $92 121%
Caresource $59 - $94 123%
Naphcare $59 - $94 123%
West Virginia Senior Advantage Inc. $62 - $77 130%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 501 Morris Street, Charleston, WV 25301
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals