CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 45378
  • Insurance Median: $2,572
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,077
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.71x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center is $2,572. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,077. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 2.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,077

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,572

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: $4,077 (429%)
Insurance Median: $2,572 (271%)
Cash: $4,077 (429% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,572 (271% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 271% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 171%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Select Health $777 82%
Seoul Medical Group $1,076 113%
Monarch Health Plan $1,136 - $3,170 120%
Aetna $1,196 - $2,969 126%
Molina $1,232 - $1,938 130%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,253 - $3,845 132%
Alignment Health $1,256 132%
La Care $1,292 136%
Central Health $1,316 139%
Clever Care $1,435 151%
Heritage Provider Network $1,459 154%
Healthcare Partners $1,495 - $3,253 157%
Cigna $2,102 - $3,312 221%
Centivo $2,691 283%
UnitedHealthcare $3,398 - $5,830 358%
Healthnet $3,747 - $5,353 394%
Blue Shield $5,649 - $9,049 595%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals