CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: University of Arkansas Medical Sciences

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45378
Insurance Median: $904
Cash Discount Price: $1,321
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at University of Arkansas Medical Sciences is $904. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,321. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4301 West Markham Street Mail Slot 612, Little Rock, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,321

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$904

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: $1,321 (139%)

Insurance Median: $904 (95%)

Cash: $1,321 (139% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $904 (95% 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
Triwest	$843	89%
Medicare (plans)	$869 - $887	91%
Va	$869	91%
Aetna	$878	92%
Tribute Health	$878	92%
Wellcare By Allwell	$887	93%
Wellcare Non	$887	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$896 - $1,056	94%
Humana	$896	94%
Primewell Health Services	$896 - $2,443	94%
UnitedHealthcare	$896 - $2,214	94%
Cigna	$904 - $1,700	95%
Essence Healthcare	$904	95%
Devoted Health Plan	$913	96%
Health Advantage	$1,056	111%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,278	135%
Northwest Health Plan	$1,474	155%
Qualchoice Novasys	$1,474	155%
Vantos	$1,478	156%

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 $1,321.
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 University of Arkansas Medical Sciences 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.