CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Mercyone Elkader Medical Center

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 45378
  • Insurance Median: $659
  • Cash Discount Price: $9,045
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.69x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Mercyone Elkader Medical Center is $659. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $9,045. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 0.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 Davidson Street Nw, Elkader, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$9,045

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$659

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: $9,045 (952%)
Insurance Median: $659 (69%)
Cash: $9,045 (952% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $659 (69% 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.

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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 $153 - $919 16%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $643 68%
Medicare (plans) $656 - $675 69%
UnitedHealthcare $688 - $1,093 72%
Iowa Total Care $777 82%
Medicaid / KanCare $789 - $792 83%
Amish Hospital Aid $864 91%
1199 National Benefit Fund $919 97%
Allied Benefit Systems $919 97%
Asr Health Benefits $919 97%
Christian Brother Services $919 97%
Coventry $919 97%
First Health $919 97%
Lucent Health $919 97%
Luminare Health $919 97%
Medical Mutual $919 97%
Meritain $919 97%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $919 97%
Webtpa $919 97%
Centivo $974 103%
Health Choices $999 105%
Medical Associates $999 105%
Ambetter / Centene $1,091 115%
Geha $1,093 115%
Health Partners $1,202 127%
Auxiant $1,224 129%
Cigna $1,224 129%
Medica $1,224 129%
Midlands $1,224 129%
Midlands Choice $1,224 129%
Crime Victim Assistance $1,249 131%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $1,249 131%
Claimdoc $1,305 137%
Nova $1,305 137%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 901 Davidson Street Nw, Elkader, IA 52043
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals