What is the standard insurance baseline for HCPCS G0445?

The standard insurance baseline reimbursement rate is $26.85. This represents the customary allowable amount established across standard fee schedules.

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High Intensity Behavioral Counseling to Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infection Face-to-face

Q: What do doctors typically charge for High Intensity Behavioral Counseling to Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infection Face-to-face?

The nationwide median physician charge for High Intensity Behavioral Counseling to Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infection Face-to-face (HCPCS G0445) is $50.00. Doctor billed charges vary based on geographic region, setting, and overhead.

High intensity behavioral counseling to prevent sexually transmitted infection; face-to-face, individual, includes: education, skills training and guidance on how to change sexual behavior; performed semi-annually, 30 minutes. Clinical pricing breakdown and utilization metrics across 13 practicing doctors nationwide.

$50.00

Peer Median Charge

Gross billed rate

$26.85

Standard Baseline

Customary allowable

1.9x

National Markup

Charge vs baseline

Active Physicians

Billing this code

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Understanding This Medical Fee

Gross Charge vs Negotiated Payment: The median physician charge for this service is $50.00. However, insured patients almost never pay this full amount directly. Insurers negotiate rates down toward the $26.85 baseline.

Self-Pay & Uninsured Guidance: If you are paying without insurance or out-of-network, request a prompt-pay cash discount. Most medical practices are willing to settle self-pay bills near the customary baseline rate rather than the full gross charge.

Key Questions for Your Doctor's Billing Office:

"Does Dr. [Name] participate in my specific insurance plan network?"
"What is the total self-pay or cash rate for code G0445 if paid upfront?"
"Are there separate facility, anesthesia, or pathology fees associated with this procedure?"