CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center

Billing Code: 45380 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45380
Insurance Median: $214
Cash Discount Price: $5,294
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy with biopsy at Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center is $214. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,294. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,222.56, this hospital’s rate is 0.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Mercy Drive, Dubuque, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$5,294

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$214

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%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $5,294 (433%)

Insurance Median: $214 (18%)

Cash: $5,294 (433% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $214 (18% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Iowa Dept Of Public Health	$189	15%
Stephenson Cty Health	$214	18%
Iowa Total Care	$1,074	88%
Medicaid / KanCare	$1,084 - $1,088	89%
Aetna	$1,166	95%
Medicare (plans)	$1,166 - $1,213	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,177	96%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,189	97%
Amish Hospital Aid	$1,582	129%
Oscar	$1,623	133%
Centivo	$1,863	152%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,998	163%
Claimdoc	$2,391	196%
Nova	$2,391	196%

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 $5,294.
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 Mercyone Dubuque 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.