Colorectal Cancer Screening; Colonoscopy On Individual At High Risk in Delaware

Delaware Pricing in Context

In Delaware, CPT code G0105 (Colorectal Cancer Screening; Colonoscopy On Individual At High Risk) carries an average Medicare payment of $293.17 — 11% above the national benchmark of $265.12. 80 providers across the state submitted claims for this procedure in 2023, performing 3.2K total services. Individual payments in DE ranged from N/A at the low end to N/A at the high end, reflecting differences in provider setting (office vs. facility), modifiers, and the specific geographic locality code applied within the state.

The average billed charge in Delaware is $1,389.75, which is the figure uninsured patients would most likely encounter before any negotiation or charity discount. Medicare, by statute, only reimburses the allowed amount — the balance between billed and paid is written off under provider participation agreements. Insured patients generally pay a negotiated rate that falls between these two figures; the exact amount depends on plan design, deductible status, and in-network participation. Because Delaware sits above the national Medicare average, commercial rates in the state may also run higher than the US median.

Using RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios for Preventive Screening procedures, the estimated commercial insurance price in Delaware lands near $659.63, with self-pay cash prices typically around $602.06. Before scheduling, patients can request a Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act, compare cash rates from hospital Machine-Readable Files, and confirm whether the provider is in-network with their specific plan. This page presents CMS reference data for informational use; it does not constitute medical or financial advice.