CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Northside Hospital Forsyth

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 45378
  • Insurance Median: $576
  • Cash Discount Price: $414
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.61x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Northside Hospital Forsyth is $576. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $414. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 0.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 Northside Forsyth Drive, Cumming, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$414

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$576

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: $414 (44%)
Insurance Median: $576 (61%)
Cash: $414 (44% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $576 (61% 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.

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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
Aetna $168 - $6,519 18%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $168 - $34,850 18%
Caresource $168 - $18,600 18%
Coventry $168 - $30,000 18%
Humana $168 - $967 18%
Kaiser $168 - $1,441 18%
Medicare (plans) $168 - $1,133 18%
UnitedHealthcare $168 - $6,943 18%
Va Ccn $168 - $929 18%
Wellcare $168 - $957 18%
Cigna $174 - $7,181 18%
Clear Springs Eon Health $177 - $929 19%
Clover Health $177 - $976 19%
Pruitt Health Premier $177 - $976 19%
Tricare $179 - $5,143 19%
Oscar $227 - $5,940 24%
Ambetter / Centene $291 - $9,299 31%
Amerigroup $291 - $7,112 31%
Northside Health Network $314 - $7,875 33%
One Call Diagnostics $437 46%
Novanet_Ppo $442 - $35,000 47%
Mti $546 57%
Beech Steet $571 60%
Homelink $580 61%
Georgia Workers Compensation $683 - $2,388 72%
Bccp $945 99%
Cbww $945 99%
Truths Community $945 99%
Fairly Group $1,068 112%
Lantern $1,082 114%
Us Dept Of Labor Wc $1,181 124%
Genex/Priority Care Solutions $1,911 201%
Spreemo $1,911 201%
Authentic 4D $2,149 226%
Streamline Imaging $2,149 226%
Corvel Workers Comp $2,388 251%
Employers Choice Network $2,388 251%
Fieldale Farms Wc $2,388 251%
Medicaid / KanCare $6,025 - $6,928 634%
Health One Alliance_Ppo $12,000 1263%
Quick Trip $27,500 2894%
Phcs $37,500 3947%
Champus Va $50,000 5263%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 Northside Forsyth Drive, Cumming, GA 30041
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals