CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 45378
  • Insurance Median: $996
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,952
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita is $996. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,952. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 16260 South Rancho Sahuarita Boulevard, Sahuarita, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,952

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$996

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: $1,952 (205%)
Insurance Median: $996 (105%)
Cash: $1,952 (205% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $996 (105% 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.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare $570 - $610 60%
Mercy Care $570 - $976 60%
Aetna $976 - $2,736 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $976 - $3,608 103%
Cigna $976 - $3,883 103%
Humana $976 103%
Medicare (plans) $976 103%
Node Caremore Mcr Adv $976 103%
Node Mercy Care Mcr Adv $976 103%
UnitedHealthcare $976 - $2,517 103%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $992 104%
Node Champva $992 104%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $992 104%
Node Triwest $992 - $1,063 104%
Node Va $992 104%
Tricare $992 104%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $1,002 105%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $1,006 106%
Banner Mcr Adv $1,025 108%
Node Banner Mcr Adv $1,025 108%
Node Wellcare Mcr Adv $1,025 108%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $1,240 131%
Ambetter / Centene $1,399 147%
Node Health Choice Health Exchange $1,479 156%
Node Fusion Network $1,786 188%
Node J Allen Inmate Health Svcs $1,885 198%
Self Pay $1,952 205%
Coventry Work Comp Al $6,506 685%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 16260 South Rancho Sahuarita Boulevard, Sahuarita, AZ 85629
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals