CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45378
Insurance Median: $409
Cash Discount Price: $814
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi is $409. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $814. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 0.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 Pleasant Street, Des Moines, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$814

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$409

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: $814 (86%)

Insurance Median: $409 (43%)

Cash: $814 (86% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $409 (43% 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.

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
Aetna	$83 - $2,280	9%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$84 - $414	9%
Molina	$84 - $930	9%
Amerivantage	$87 - $957	9%
Humana	$87 - $173	9%
UnitedHealthcare	$87 - $2,341	9%
Health Partners Open Network	$167 - $1,178	18%
Cigna	$220 - $440	23%
Wellmark Uph Self-Funded	$352	37%
Amerigroup	$878	92%
Iowa Total Care	$878	92%

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 $814.
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 Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi 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.