CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Methodist Jennie Edmundson

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45378
Insurance Median: $2,163
Cash Discount Price: $1,396
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.28x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Methodist Jennie Edmundson is $2,163. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,396. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 2.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 933 East Pierce Street, Council Bluffs, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,396

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,163

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: $1,396 (147%)

Insurance Median: $2,163 (228%)

Cash: $1,396 (147% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,163 (228% 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 228% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 128%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Medicare (plans)	$348 - $2,851	37%
Elite Choice - Mje	$664 - $1,941	70%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$716 - $3,921	75%
Ambetter / Centene	$724 - $1,970	76%
Midlands Choice	$784 - $3,991	83%
Aetna	$866 - $4,779	91%
Humana	$936	99%
Medica	$950 - $2,566	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$950 - $3,421	100%
Ne Furniture Mart	$1,658 - $3,421	175%
Medica Choice	$1,802 - $2,851	190%
Wellmark	$2,210 - $2,431	233%

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 $1,396.
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 Methodist Jennie Edmundson 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.