CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Facility: University of Alabama Hospital

Billing Code: 45380 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 45380
  • Insurance Median: $4,149
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy with biopsy at University of Alabama Hospital is $4,149. 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 3.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,149

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: $4,149 (339%)
Ins. Median: $4,149 (339% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 339% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 239%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Humana $971 - $4,408 79%
Birmingham Fc $1,056 86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,056 86%
Cooper Green $1,056 86%
Davita Villagehealth $1,056 86%
Jefferson County Sheriff $1,056 86%
Triwest $1,056 86%
UnitedHealthcare $1,056 - $4,618 86%
Viva $1,066 - $3,112 87%
Cigna $1,130 - $3,954 92%
Ambetter / Centene $1,451 119%
University Of Alabama $2,593 212%
Aetna $3,163 259%
Coventry $3,371 - $4,188 276%
North Alabama Managed Care $3,371 276%
Comp One $3,734 305%
Construction Claims Management $3,879 317%
Alamed $3,890 318%
Corvel $4,149 339%
Evolutions $4,149 - $4,667 339%
Healthcare Alliance $4,149 339%
Novanet $4,149 - $4,667 339%
Prime Health Services $4,149 - $4,667 339%
Select Value Care $4,149 339%
Starcare $4,149 339%
Tethys $4,149 339%
Multiplan $4,253 348%
Department Of Labor $4,408 361%
Geha $4,408 361%
Gulf Health Plans $4,408 361%
Heritage Summit Health $4,408 361%
Mississippi Physicians $4,408 361%
Phifer $4,408 361%
Preferred Health Partnership $4,408 361%
Southern Nuclear $4,408 361%
Vantage Health Plan $4,408 361%
Galaxy Health Network $4,667 382%
National Provider Network $4,667 382%
North Mississippi Health Link $4,667 382%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL 35233
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals