CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Facility: St. Vincent's East

Billing Code: 45380 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45380
Insurance Median: $1,915
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.57x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy with biopsy at St. Vincent's East is $1,915. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,222.56, this hospital’s rate is 1.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 50 Medical Park East Drive, Birmingham, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,915

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$1,222.56

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $1,222.56 (100%)

Insurance Median: $1,915 (157%)

Ins. Median: $1,915 (157% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $1,222.56 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Ambetter / Centene	$166 - $1,505	14%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,051	86%
Cooper Green	$1,095	90%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,095 - $2,198	90%
Viva	$1,095 - $2,721	90%
Humana	$1,106 - $2,721	90%
Aetna	$1,127 - $2,268	92%
Cigna	$1,127 - $3,644	92%
Prime Health Services	$1,149 - $3,816	94%
Seven Corners	$1,478	121%
Construction Claims Management	$3,277	268%
Corvel	$3,277	268%
Alamed	$3,469	284%
Multiplan	$3,628	297%
Pnoa	$3,628	297%

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 $X.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 45380.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm St. Vincent's East is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 45380.
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.