CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Mercy Hospital Fort Smith

Billing Code: 45380 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 45380
  • Insurance Median: $1,078
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,301
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.88x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy with biopsy at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith is $1,078. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,301. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,222.56, this hospital’s rate is 0.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7301 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,301

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,078

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%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $3,301 (270%)
Insurance Median: $1,078 (88%)
Cash: $3,301 (270% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,078 (88% 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.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $173 - $1,355 14%
Indian Health Service Contracted [320198] $173 14%
Indian Health Service [20198] $173 14%
Arkansas Department Of Health [20036] $250 20%
Medicaid / KanCare $250 - $1,539 20%
Summit Community Care Contracted [320368] $250 20%
Summit Community Care [20368] $250 20%
Arkansas Total Care Contracted [320039] $568 46%
Arkansas Total Care [20039] $568 46%
Humana $844 - $1,078 69%
Aetna $1,078 88%
American Health Advantage Of Mo Mcr [20264] $1,078 88%
Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] $1,078 88%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] $1,078 88%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] $1,078 88%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433] $1,078 88%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] $1,078 88%
Globalhealth Contracted [320145] $1,078 88%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] $1,078 88%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] $1,078 88%
Independent Health [20197] $1,078 88%
Jordan Valley Senior Care Pace [20515] $1,078 88%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] $1,078 88%
Kindful Hospice [20434] $1,078 88%
Medical Associates Health [20444] $1,078 88%
Medicare (plans) $1,078 - $1,133 88%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] $1,078 88%
Pace Of The Ozarks [20518] $1,078 88%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] $1,078 88%
Qual Choice Contracted [320325] $1,078 88%
Spina Bifida Hlthcare Benefit [20506] $1,078 88%
Tribute Health Plan Mcr [20338] $1,078 88%
Tricare $1,078 88%
UnitedHealthcare $1,078 - $1,099 88%
Valir Pace [20503] $1,078 88%
Wellfirst Health Mcr [20443] $1,078 88%
Cigna $1,133 93%
Aither Health Contracted [320449] $1,268 104%
Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502] $1,268 104%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] $1,268 104%
Usable Contracted [320409] $1,355 111%
Ambetter / Centene $1,539 126%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] $1,539 126%
Novasys Contracted [320285] $1,539 126%
Health Choice Contracted [320166] $2,004 164%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7301 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals