CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Facility: UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital

Billing Code: 45380 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45380
Insurance Median: $1,731
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy with biopsy at UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital is $1,731. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,222.56, this hospital’s rate is 1.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 450 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,731

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%)

Insurance Median: $1,731 (142%)

Ins. Median: $1,731 (142% 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
California Health & Wellness	$379	31%
Kaiser	$379 - $1,731	31%
Partnership Health Plan	$379	31%
Health Net	$459 - $10,635	38%
Sfhp	$462	38%
Brown Toland	$569 - $1,731	47%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$587 - $7,033	48%
Health Plan San Mateo	$597 - $1,731	49%
Aetna	$1,731	142%
Blue Shield Ca	$1,731 - $7,863	142%
Chinese Community	$1,731	142%
Connected Care	$1,731	142%
Humana	$1,731	142%
Mhn	$1,731	142%
United	$1,731	142%
Kentfield	$5,021	411%
Oscar	$5,679	465%

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 $X.
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 UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital 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.