Periodic Assessment; Assessing Periodically By Qualified Personnel To Determine The Most Appropriate Combination Of Services And Treatment (provision Of The Services By A Medicare-Enrolled Opioid Treatment Program); List Separately In Addition To Code For in Alabama

Alabama Pricing in Context

In Alabama, CPT code G2077 (Periodic Assessment; Assessing Periodically By Qualified Personnel To Determine The Most Appropriate Combination Of Services And Treatment (provision Of The Services By A Medicare-Enrolled Opioid Treatment Program); List Separately In Addition To Code For) carries an average Medicare payment of $107.34 — 6% below the national benchmark of $114.16. 14 providers across the state submitted claims for this procedure in 2023, performing 549 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 $156.18, 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 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 Temporary Procedures procedures, the estimated commercial insurance price in Alabama lands near $238.71, with self-pay cash prices typically around $124.33. 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.