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HCPCS G2079Medical Service

Take-home Supply of Buprenorphine Oral

Take-home supply of buprenorphine (oral); up to 7 additional day supply (provision of the services by a standard insurance-enrolled opioid treatment program); list separately in addition to code for primary procedure. Clinical pricing breakdown and utilization metrics across 4 practicing doctors nationwide.

$99.23
Peer Median Charge
Gross billed rate
$78.92
Standard Baseline
Customary allowable
1.3x
National Markup
Charge vs baseline
4
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 $99.23. However, insured patients almost never pay this full amount directly. Insurers negotiate rates down toward the $78.92 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 G2079 if paid upfront?"
  • "Are there separate facility, anesthesia, or pathology fees associated with this procedure?"