CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: St Francis Hospital

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 45378
  • Insurance Median: $2,201
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,531
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.32x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at St Francis Hospital is $2,201. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,531. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 2.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7Th and Clayton Sts, Wilmington, DE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,531

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,201

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: $4,531 (477%)
Insurance Median: $2,201 (232%)
Cash: $4,531 (477% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,201 (232% 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 232% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 132%). 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
Pace-Trinity Health $871 92%
Saint Francis Life $871 92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $990 - $4,987 104%
Cigna $999 105%
Medicare (plans) $1,015 - $1,038 107%
Blue Shield - De (Highmark) Medciare Advantage $1,020 107%
Highmark Health Options Dual Plan $1,020 107%
Aetna $1,048 110%
Coventry $1,188 125%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $2,201 232%
Blue Care Network $2,201 232%
Blue Distinction Transplant $2,201 232%
Blue Shield - Ca $2,201 232%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $2,201 232%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $2,201 232%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $2,201 232%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $2,201 232%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $2,201 232%
Amerihealth $4,987 525%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7Th and Clayton Sts, Wilmington, DE 19805
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals