CMS Price Transparency Data

Diagnostic procedure preparation

Facility: Colquitt Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: G0279 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0279
Insurance Median: $103
Cash Discount Price: $103
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Diagnostic procedure preparation at Colquitt Regional Medical Center is $103. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $103. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $40.41, this hospital’s rate is 2.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3131 South Main Street, Moultrie, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$103

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$103

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$40.41

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $40.41 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $103 (255%)

Insurance Median: $103 (255%)

Cash: $103 (255% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $103 (255% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $40.41 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 255% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 155%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Amerigroup	$27 - $103	67%
Tricare	$55	136%
Medicare (plans)	$55	136%
UnitedHealthcare	$55 - $91	136%
Ambetter / Centene	$71	176%
Alliant	$90	223%
First Health/Prev. Southcare	$103	255%
Selfpay	$103	255%
Medicaid / KanCare	$103	255%
Integrated Health Plan-W/C	$103	255%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$103	255%
Peachstate	$103	255%
Aetna	$103	255%
Three Rivers-Worker's Comp	$103	255%
Beech Street	$103	255%
Nova Net	$103	255%
Cigna	$103	255%
Humana	$103	255%
Caresource	$103	255%
Nova Net-Worker's Comp	$103	255%

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 $103.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify HCPCS Code matches exactly: G0279.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Colquitt Regional Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for HCPCS code G0279.
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.