Prolonged Preventive Service(s) (beyond The Typical Service Time Of The Primary Procedure), In The Office Or Other Outpatient Setting Requiring Direct Patient Contact Beyond The Usual Service; Each Additional 30 Minutes (list Separately In Addition To Code in Texas

Texas Pricing in Context

In Texas, CPT code G0514 (Prolonged Preventive Service(s) (beyond The Typical Service Time Of The Primary Procedure), In The Office Or Other Outpatient Setting Requiring Direct Patient Contact Beyond The Usual Service; Each Additional 30 Minutes (list Separately In Addition To Code) carries an average Medicare payment of $57.79 — 6% below the national benchmark of $61.60. 17 providers across the state submitted claims for this procedure in 2023, performing 383 total services. Individual payments in TX 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 Texas is $132.47, 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 Texas sits below the national Medicare average, commercial rates in the state may also run lower than the US median.

Using RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios for Preventive Screening procedures, the estimated commercial insurance price in Texas lands near $132.92, with self-pay cash prices typically around $79.77. 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.