CMS Price Transparency Data

Prostate cancer screening (blood test)

Facility: Saint Anne's Hospital

Billing Code: G0103 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0103
Insurance Median: $37
Cash Discount Price: $80
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Prostate cancer screening (blood test) at Saint Anne's Hospital is $37. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $80. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $19.31, this hospital’s rate is 1.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 795 Middle Street, Fall River, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$80

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: $80 (414%)

Insurance Median: $37 (192%)

Cash: $80 (414% 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
Fallon Health Community Care	$19 - $28	98%
Commonwealth Care Alliance	$20	104%
UnitedHealthcare	$20 - $21	104%
Senior Whole Health	$29	150%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$45	233%
Tufts Health Plan	$53	274%
Aetna	$57	295%
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care	$125	647%

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 $80.
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 Saint Anne's 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.