CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion

Billing Code: 45380 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45380
Insurance Median: $418
Cash Discount Price: $842
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.34x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy with biopsy at Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion is $418. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $842. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,222.56, this hospital’s rate is 0.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1316 South Main Street, Clarion, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$842

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$418

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: $842 (69%)

Insurance Median: $418 (34%)

Cash: $842 (69% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $418 (34% 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
Tricare	$165	13%
Triwest Va - All Plans	$165	13%
Aetna	$194	16%
Healthscope Stellar-All Plans	$273	22%
Wellmark Hmo	$378	31%
Cigna	$418	34%
Midlands Choice-All Plans	$418	34%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans	$456	37%
Health Partners Ish-All Other Plans	$473	39%
UnitedHealthcare	$501	41%
Auxiant Clarion Schools-All Plans	$912	75%
Health Partners Prestage	$1,052	86%

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 $842.
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 Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion 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.