CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: University of Colorado Hospital Authority

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45378
Insurance Median: $2,068
Cash Discount Price: $1,854
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at University of Colorado Hospital Authority is $2,068. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,854. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 2.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12605 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,854

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,068

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: $1,854 (195%)

Insurance Median: $2,068 (218%)

Cash: $1,854 (195% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,068 (218% 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 218% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 118%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$494 - $3,115	52%
UnitedHealthcare	$889 - $2,917	94%
Aetna	$916 - $6,574	96%
Cigna	$916 - $2,752	96%
Cms	$916	96%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$916 - $2,807	96%
Devoted Health	$916	96%
Humana	$916	96%
Kaiser	$916 - $3,110	96%
Select Health	$916 - $2,170	96%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$1,729 - $2,701	182%
Kaiser Public Option	$2,068	218%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$2,135 - $2,278	225%
Phcs	$2,913	307%
Multiplan	$3,178	334%
First Health	$3,708	390%
Midlands Choice	$3,708	390%

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 $1,854.
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 University of Colorado Hospital Authority 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.