CMS Price Transparency Data

Colorectal cancer screening (alternative)

Facility: Charleston Area Medical Center

Billing Code: G0145 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: G0145
  • Insurance Median: $28
  • Cash Discount Price: $211
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colorectal cancer screening (alternative) at Charleston Area Medical Center is $28. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $211. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $26.49, this hospital’s rate is 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 Morris Street, Charleston, WV.
Cash / Self-Pay
$211

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$28

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: $211 (797%)
Insurance Median: $28 (106%)
Cash: $211 (797% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $28 (106% 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.

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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
Aetna $22 - $207 83%
The Health Plan of West Virginia Inc. $25 - $205 94%
Unicare Health Plan of West Virginia Inc. $25 94%
Choicecare Network $26 - $207 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $26 - $192 98%
Optimum Choice Inc. $26 - $27 98%
Triwest VA $26 98%
UnitedHealthcare $27 - $207 102%
West Virginia Senior Advantage Inc. $28 106%
Integrated Medical Solutions $52 196%
Naphcare $53 200%
Caresource $66 - $67 249%
Tricare $127 479%
City of Charleston $158 596%
Cigna $196 740%
Three Rivers Providers Network $205 774%
Healthsmart $207 781%
Multiplan $207 781%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 501 Morris Street, Charleston, WV 25301
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals