Initial Physician Evaluation And Management Of A Diabetic Patient With Diabetic Sensory Neuropathy Resulting In A Loss Of Protective Sensation (lops) Which Must Include: (1) The Diagnosis Of Lops, (2) A Patient History, (3) A Physical Examination That Cons in North Carolina

North Carolina Pricing in Context

In North Carolina, CPT code G0245 (Initial Physician Evaluation And Management Of A Diabetic Patient With Diabetic Sensory Neuropathy Resulting In A Loss Of Protective Sensation (lops) Which Must Include: (1) The Diagnosis Of Lops, (2) A Patient History, (3) A Physical Examination That Cons) carries an average Medicare payment of $41.91 — 7% above the national benchmark of $39.33. 16 providers across the state submitted claims for this procedure in 2023, performing 58 total services. Individual payments in NC 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 North Carolina is $127.55, 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 North Carolina 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 Temporary Procedures procedures, the estimated commercial insurance price in North Carolina lands near $131.51, with self-pay cash prices typically around $80.32. 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.