CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Natividad Medical Center

Billing Code: 45380 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45380
Insurance Median: $219
Cash Discount Price: $2,076
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy with biopsy at Natividad Medical Center is $219. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,076. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,222.56, this hospital’s rate is 0.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1441 Constitution Boulevard, Salinas, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,076

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$219

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: $2,076 (170%)

Insurance Median: $219 (18%)

Cash: $2,076 (170% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $219 (18% 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.

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
Aetna	$182	15%
Aspire Mcr Adv - All Plans	$182	15%
Medi-Cal Hmo - All Plans	$182	15%
Blue Shield - All Plans	$219	18%
Pacific Health Alliance - All Plans	$219	18%
UnitedHealthcare	$219	18%
Wgat Cedar - All Plans	$228	19%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$235	19%
Cigna	$1,765	144%
Medi-Cal	$2,076	170%

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 $2,076.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 45380.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Natividad Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 45380.
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.