CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Facility: St Lucie Medical Center

Billing Code: 45380 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45380
Insurance Median: $4,281
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.50x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy with biopsy at St Lucie Medical Center is $4,281. 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 3.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1800 Se Tiffany Ave, Port Saint Lucie, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$4,281

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: $4,281 (350%)

Ins. Median: $4,281 (350% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 350% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 250%). 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
Freedom Health	$1,495 - $2,350	122%
Molina	$1,950 - $2,702	160%
Health Sun Health Plan	$2,050	168%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$2,160	177%
Optimum	$2,350	192%
Corvel Corporation	$2,456 - $3,324	201%
Careworks (Rockport)	$2,508 - $3,394	205%
Prime Health	$2,508 - $3,394	205%
Avmed	$4,281	350%
Simply Healthcare	$4,989	408%
Oscar	$5,336	436%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6,312 - $11,343	516%
Cigna	$11,166 - $15,153	913%
United	$16,800	1374%

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 St Lucie Medical Center 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.