CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45378
Insurance Median: $1,196
Cash Discount Price: $3,911
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center is $1,196. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,911. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3865 Jackson Street, Riverside, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,911

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,196

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: $3,911 (412%)

Insurance Median: $1,196 (126%)

Cash: $3,911 (412% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,196 (126% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$423 - $2,070	45%
Blue Shield	$423 - $2,231	45%
Health Net	$423 - $2,237	45%
Medi-Cal	$423	45%
Molina Medi-Cal	$436	46%
Regal	$508 - $2,346	53%
UnitedHealthcare	$555 - $2,542	58%
Iehp	$957 - $1,530	101%
Central Health Plan	$1,060	112%
Humana	$1,153	121%
Alignment	$1,177	124%
Medicare (plans)	$1,177	124%
Aetna	$1,196 - $2,020	126%
Ahmc	$1,196	126%
Champus	$1,196	126%
Molina Covered Ca	$1,196	126%
Molina Senior	$1,196	126%
Scan	$1,196	126%
Cigna	$2,225	234%
Blue Shield Ppo	$2,231	235%
Self Pay	$3,911	412%

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 $3,911.
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 Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center 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.