CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Central Peninsula General Hospital

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45378
Insurance Median: $2,380
Cash Discount Price: $2,601
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.50x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Central Peninsula General Hospital is $2,380. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,601. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 2.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Hospital Place, Soldotna, AK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,601

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,380

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$950.1

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $950.1 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $2,601 (274%)

Insurance Median: $2,380 (250%)

Cash: $2,601 (274% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,380 (250% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $950.1 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 250% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 150%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$736	77%
Kenai Peninsula Premera - All Other Plans	$736	77%
Kenai Peninsula School	$1,561	164%
Moda Cph - All Other Plans	$1,561	164%
Moda Non-Cph	$2,289	241%
Cigna	$2,338	246%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,341	246%
Rehn - All Plans	$2,419	255%
Aetna	$2,445	257%
Geha - All Plans	$2,523	266%
Multiplan Primary - All Other Plans	$2,523	266%
Vnpn - All Plans	$2,523	266%
First Choice Ppo - All Plans	$2,549	268%
Multiplan Comp	$2,549	268%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $2,601.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 45378.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Central Peninsula General Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 45378.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.