CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Veterans Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45378
Insurance Median: $2,082
Cash Discount Price: $2,759
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Veterans Memorial Hospital is $2,082. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,759. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 2.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 40 1St Street Se, Waukon, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,759

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,082

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: $2,759 (290%)

Insurance Median: $2,082 (219%)

Cash: $2,759 (290% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,082 (219% 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 219% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 119%). 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

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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
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Other Plans	$950	100%
Wellmark Hmo - All Other Plans	$1,086	114%
Wellmark Ppo	$1,193	126%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv	$2,082	219%
Humana	$2,082 - $3,631	219%
Iowa Total Care Exchange	$2,082	219%
Iowa Total Care Mcr Adv	$2,082	219%
Medica Mcr Adv	$2,082	219%
Molina Mcr Adv	$2,082	219%
Quartz Mcr Adv	$2,082	219%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,082 - $4,115	219%
Welmark Mcr Adv	$2,082	219%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid - All Other Plans	$2,469	260%
Molina Mcaid - All Other Plans	$2,469	260%
Aetna	$3,234	340%
Quartz Comm - All Other Plans	$3,631	382%
Medica Comm - All Other Plans	$3,853	406%

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 $2,759.
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 Veterans Memorial 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.