CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: The East Alabama Healthcare Authority

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45378
Insurance Median: $1,448
Cash Discount Price: $1,062
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.52x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at The East Alabama Healthcare Authority is $1,448. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,062. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 1.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,062

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,448

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: $1,062 (112%)

Insurance Median: $1,448 (152%)

Cash: $1,062 (112% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,448 (152% 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.

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
Aetna	$147 - $1,930	15%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$147 - $1,150	15%
Cigna	$147 - $1,626	15%
Humana	$147 - $1,620	15%
Simpra	$147 - $826	15%
Viva	$147 - $2,053	15%
Novanet	$290	31%
Beechstreet	$767 - $1,640	81%
Alabama Crime Victims	$965	102%
Mcm Maxcare	$1,544	163%
Mega Life	$1,544	163%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,544	163%
Coventry First Health	$1,640	173%
Geha	$1,640	173%
Multiplan	$1,640	173%
Workers Comp	$1,640	173%
Trpn	$1,737	183%

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 $1,062.
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 The East Alabama Healthcare Authority 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.