CMS Price Transparency Data

Colorectal cancer screening

Facility: St Luke's Patients Medical Center

Billing Code: G0010 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G0010
Insurance Median: $90
Cash Discount Price: $60
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colorectal cancer screening at St Luke's Patients Medical Center is $90. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $60. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $47.84, this hospital’s rate is 1.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4600 East Sam Houston Parkway South, Pasadena, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$60

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$90

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: $60 (125%)

Insurance Median: $90 (188%)

Cash: $60 (125% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $90 (188% 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.

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
United	$37 - $62	77%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$46 - $165	96%
Cigna	$46 - $150	96%
Humana	$46	96%
Kelsey	$46	96%
Aetna	$47	98%
Amerivantage	$48	100%
Devoted	$49	102%
Scanhealth	$49	102%
Bright Health	$67	140%
Ambetter / Centene	$69	144%
Community Health Choice	$69	144%
Wellpoint	$69	144%
Coventry	$84 - $140	176%
First Health	$84 - $140	176%
Healthsmart	$90 - $150	188%
Multiplan	$97 - $161	203%

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 $60.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify HCPCS Code matches exactly: G0010.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm St Luke's Patients Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for HCPCS code G0010.
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.