CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Marion Communtiy Hospital

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45378
Insurance Median: $2,928
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Marion Communtiy Hospital is $2,928. 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 $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 3.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1431 Sw 1St Ave, Ocala, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,928

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%)

Insurance Median: $2,928 (308%)

Ins. Median: $2,928 (308% 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 308% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 208%). 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
Corvel Corporation	$1,169 - $1,902	123%
Prime Health	$1,194 - $1,942	126%
Careworks (Rockport Community)	$1,231 - $2,002	130%
Marion County Schools	$1,231 - $2,002	130%
Molina Healthcare	$1,950 - $3,242	205%
Simply	$2,250	237%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,361 - $3,302	249%
Simply Healthcare	$2,762	291%
Avmed	$4,117 - $8,971	433%
Evolutions	$4,121	434%
United	$8,440	888%
Ultimate Health Plan	$12,500	1316%
Cigna	$14,857 - $35,535	1564%

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: 45378.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Marion Communtiy Hospital 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.