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Initial Evaluation of Diabetic Neuropathy (LOPS)

Rhode Island rates for HCPCS G0245

Initial physician evaluation and management of a diabetic patient with diabetic sensory neuropathy resulting in a loss of protective sensation (LOPS) which must include: (1) the diagnosis of LOPS, (2) a patient history, (3) a physical examination that consists of at least the following elements: (a) visual inspection of the forefoot, hindfoot, and toe web spaces, (b) evaluation of a protective sensation, (c) evaluation of foot structure and biomechanics, (d) evaluation of vascular status and skin integrity, and (e) evaluation and recommendation of footwear, and (4) patient education

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Initial Evaluation of Diabetic Neuropathy (LOPS) cost?

$57.54

Typical physician fee. In Rhode Island, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $57.54 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $44.67 to $69.18.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 4 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $257 · 10th to 90th $129 to $302Professionalmedian $58 · 10th to 90th $41 to $87
$50$100$200facility $257professional $58

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$87.10
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$42.66
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$12.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$5.75
Median
$5.75
Typical High
$8.71
BCBS Rhode Island
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$302.00
BCBS Rhode Island
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$67.61
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$61.66
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$295.12
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$295.12
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$81.28

Where Rhode Island sits

The same service costs 2.3 times more in Alaska than in Kentucky. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Rhode Island· 37th of 51

$57.54

AK $112KY $47.86

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.