CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Jeff Davis Hospital

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45378
Insurance Median: $2,869
Cash Discount Price: $1,339
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Jeff Davis Hospital is $2,869. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,339. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 3.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 163 South Tallahassee Street, Hazlehurst, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,339

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,869

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: $1,339 (141%)

Insurance Median: $2,869 (302%)

Cash: $1,339 (141% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,869 (302% 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 302% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 202%). 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
Pen_Network	$271	29%
Medicaid / KanCare	$746 - $2,050	79%
Humana	$761 - $3,251	80%
Peach_State	$761	80%
Wellcare	$761	80%
Medicare (plans)	$1,186 - $1,198	125%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,209 - $2,869	127%
Care_Improvement_Plus	$1,209	127%
Coventry_Hmo	$2,678	282%
Coventry_Pos	$2,678	282%
Uhc_Hmo	$2,869	302%
Uhc_Indemnity	$2,869	302%
Uhc_Ppo	$2,869	302%
Coventry_Ppo	$2,945	310%
Beech_Street	$3,060	322%
Care_Source	$3,060	322%
Cigna	$3,060	322%
One_Health_Ppo	$3,060	322%
Choicecare	$3,251	342%
Community_Care_Network	$3,251	342%
Georgia_Hospital_Network	$3,251	342%
Industry_Buying_Group	$3,251	342%
Novanet	$3,251	342%
Principal_Health_Care_Of_Georgia	$3,251	342%
Three_Rivers_Provider_Network	$3,251	342%
Usa_Managed_Care	$3,251	342%
Memorial_Health_Partners	$3,442	362%
Tricare	$3,557	374%
Multiplan	$3,634	382%

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 $1,339.
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 Jeff Davis 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.