Alabama · G0246

Follow-Up Physician Evaluation And Management Of A Diabetic Patient With Diabetic Sensory Neuropathy Resulting In A Loss Of Protective Sensation (lops) To Include At Least The Following: (1) A Patient History, (2) A Physical Examination That Includes: (a) in Alabama

Alabama Medicare Avg
$26.92
9% above national avg
National Medicare Avg
$24.66
All states combined
Billed Charge (AL)
$98.55
What providers submit
Est. Commercial (AL)
$74.30
National avg: $77.80
Est. Cash / Self-Pay (AL)
$52.43
Typical self-pay discount

Estimated using RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios. Actual prices vary by insurer, plan, and facility.

11
Services in AL
3
Providers
N/A
Min Payment
N/A
Max Payment

Alabama Pricing in Context

In Alabama, CPT code G0246 (Follow-Up Physician Evaluation And Management Of A Diabetic Patient With Diabetic Sensory Neuropathy Resulting In A Loss Of Protective Sensation (lops) To Include At Least The Following: (1) A Patient History, (2) A Physical Examination That Includes: (a)) carries an average Medicare payment of $26.92 — 9% above the national benchmark of $24.66. 3 providers across the state submitted claims for this procedure in 2023, performing 11 total services. Individual payments in AL 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 Alabama is $98.55, 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 Alabama 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 Alabama lands near $74.30, with self-pay cash prices typically around $52.43. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Follow-Up Physician Evaluation And Management Of A Diabetic Patient With Diabetic Sensory Neuropathy Resulting In A Loss Of Protective Sensation (lops) To Include At Least The Following: (1) A Patient History, (2) A Physical Examination That Includes: (a) cost in Alabama?

The average Medicare payment for Follow-Up Physician Evaluation And Management Of A Diabetic Patient With Diabetic Sensory Neuropathy Resulting In A Loss Of Protective Sensation (lops) To Include At Least The Following: (1) A Patient History, (2) A Physical Examination That Includes: (a) in Alabama is $26.92, which is 9% above the national average of $24.66. Providers in AL typically bill $98.55 for this procedure.

What does Follow-Up Physician Evaluation And Management Of A Diabetic Patient With Diabetic Sensory Neuropathy Resulting In A Loss Of Protective Sensation (lops) To Include At Least The Following: (1) A Patient History, (2) A Physical Examination That Includes: (a) cost with insurance in Alabama?

With commercial insurance in Alabama, Follow-Up Physician Evaluation And Management Of A Diabetic Patient With Diabetic Sensory Neuropathy Resulting In A Loss Of Protective Sensation (lops) To Include At Least The Following: (1) A Patient History, (2) A Physical Examination That Includes: (a) costs an estimated $74.30. Without insurance, the estimated cash price is $52.43. These estimates are based on RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios and vary by insurer, plan, and facility.

How many providers perform Follow-Up Physician Evaluation And Management Of A Diabetic Patient With Diabetic Sensory Neuropathy Resulting In A Loss Of Protective Sensation (lops) To Include At Least The Following: (1) A Patient History, (2) A Physical Examination That Includes: (a) in Alabama?

3 providers in Alabama billed Medicare for Follow-Up Physician Evaluation And Management Of A Diabetic Patient With Diabetic Sensory Neuropathy Resulting In A Loss Of Protective Sensation (lops) To Include At Least The Following: (1) A Patient History, (2) A Physical Examination That Includes: (a) in 2023, performing 11 total services. Medicare payments ranged from N/A to N/A depending on the provider.

Is Follow-Up Physician Evaluation And Management Of A Diabetic Patient With Diabetic Sensory Neuropathy Resulting In A Loss Of Protective Sensation (lops) To Include At Least The Following: (1) A Patient History, (2) A Physical Examination That Includes: (a) cheaper in Alabama than the national average?

No — Follow-Up Physician Evaluation And Management Of A Diabetic Patient With Diabetic Sensory Neuropathy Resulting In A Loss Of Protective Sensation (lops) To Include At Least The Following: (1) A Patient History, (2) A Physical Examination That Includes: (a) costs 9% above the national average in Alabama. The state average Medicare payment is $26.92 compared to $24.66 nationally. Factors like local cost of living, provider competition, and regional Medicare fee schedules all influence state-level pricing.

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Data sourced from the CMS Medicare Physician and Other Practitioners dataset. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainProcedure Editorial