CMS Price Transparency Data

Colorectal cancer screening (alternative)

Facility: Sanford Westbrook Medical Center

Billing Code: G0145 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0145
Insurance Median: $137
Cash Discount Price: $131
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colorectal cancer screening (alternative) at Sanford Westbrook Medical Center is $137. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $131. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $26.49, this hospital’s rate is 5.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 920 Bell Avenue Po Box 188, Westbrook, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$131

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$137

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$26.49

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $26.49 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $131 (495%)

Insurance Median: $137 (517%)

Cash: $131 (495% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $137 (517% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $26.49 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 517% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 417%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$40 - $152	151%
Sanford Health Plan Align	$70	264%
Ucare	$75 - $144	283%
Wellmark Sd	$75	283%
Aetna	$76 - $143	287%
Health Partners	$76 - $131	287%
UnitedHealthcare	$76 - $137	287%
Medicare (plans)	$76	287%
Primewest	$77 - $83	291%
Security Health Plan	$90	340%
Sanford Health Plan	$129 - $152	487%
Medica	$144 - $155	544%
Cigna	$148	559%
Multiplan	$148	559%
First Choice Health Network	$148	559%
Healthez	$148	559%

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 $131.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify HCPCS Code matches exactly: G0145.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Sanford Westbrook Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for HCPCS code G0145.
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.