CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Grandview Medical Center

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 45378
  • Insurance Median: $2,004
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,975
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.11x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Grandview Medical Center is $2,004. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,975. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 2.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3690 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,975

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,004

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: $3,975 (418%)
Insurance Median: $2,004 (211%)
Cash: $3,975 (418% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,004 (211% 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 211% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 111%). 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
Veterans Eval Services $294 31%
Medicaid / KanCare $383 40%
Tricare $808 85%
Blue Advantage $837 88%
Humana $837 88%
Medicare (plans) $837 88%
UnitedHealthcare $837 - $11,925 88%
Victory Health $837 88%
Viva Health $837 - $3,861 88%
Select Health $845 89%
Hospice $851 90%
Node Champva $851 90%
Node Va $851 90%
Cigna $854 - $1,485 90%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $854 90%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $859 90%
Aetna $862 - $2,600 91%
Node Wellcare Mcr Adv $868 91%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $1,063 112%
Ambetter / Centene $1,276 134%
Healthspring $1,489 157%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,674 176%
Healthchoice $2,600 - $15,900 274%
Bp Health Advocate $3,500 368%
Choicecare $3,500 368%
First Health $3,500 - $20,723 368%
Self Pay $3,975 418%
Ag Administrators $7,500 789%
Alamed $9,275 976%
Drummond $9,275 976%
American Employee Alliance $10,600 1116%
Value Options $13,250 1395%
Multiplan $16,430 - $18,550 1729%
Blue Bell Creameries $18,550 1952%
Natl Comp Care $19,875 2092%
Usa Ppo $19,875 2092%
Coventry Work Comp Al $20,723 2181%
Novanet $21,399 2252%
Alabama Wc $22,525 2371%
Cal-Med $22,525 2371%
Corvel $22,525 2371%
Associated Admin $23,850 2510%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3690 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35243
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals