CMS Price Transparency Data

Colorectal cancer screening (alternative)

Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Billing Code: G0145 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0145
Insurance Median: $26
Cash Discount Price: $29
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colorectal cancer screening (alternative) at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center is $26. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $29. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $26.49, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$29

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$26

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: $29 (109%)

Insurance Median: $26 (98%)

Cash: $29 (109% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $26 (98% 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.

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
UnitedHealthcare	$12 - $27	45%
Aetna	$26 - $33	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$26 - $40	98%
Clover Health	$26	98%
Fidelis Care	$26	98%
Humana	$26	98%
Wellpoint	$26	98%
Amerihealth	$45	170%
Emblem Health	$53	200%
Wellcare	$53	200%
Cigna	$108	408%

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 $29.
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 Cooperman Barnabas 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.