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HCPCS G0499Medical Service

Hepatitis B Screening in Non-pregnant

Hepatitis b screening in non-pregnant, high risk individual includes hepatitis b surface antigen (hbsag), antibodies to hbsag (anti-hbs) and antibodies to hepatitis b core antigen (anti-hbc), and is followed by a neutralizing confirmatory test, when perfor. Clinical pricing breakdown and utilization metrics across 20 practicing doctors nationwide.

$93.93
Peer Median Charge
Gross billed rate
$27.70
Standard Baseline
Customary allowable
3.4x
National Markup
Charge vs baseline
20
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 $93.93. However, insured patients almost never pay this full amount directly. Insurers negotiate rates down toward the $27.70 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 G0499 if paid upfront?"
  • "Are there separate facility, anesthesia, or pathology fees associated with this procedure?"