CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Washington County Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 45380 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45380
Insurance Median: $334
Cash Discount Price: $857
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.27x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy with biopsy at Washington County Hospital and Clinics is $334. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $857. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,222.56, this hospital’s rate is 0.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 East Polk Street, Washington, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$857

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$334

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: $857 (70%)

Insurance Median: $334 (27%)

Cash: $857 (70% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $334 (27% 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
Molina Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$170	14%
Healthpartners Mcr Adv	$176	14%
Med Assoc Mcr Adv	$179	15%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$181 - $450	15%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$183	15%
Humana	$183	15%
Ia Total Care Wellcare Mcr Adv	$184	15%
Wellpoint Mcr Adv Amerigrp - All Other Plans	$184	15%
Aetna	$190 - $334	16%
Med Assoc Hlth Choices Profee Only - All Otherplan	$413	34%
Ambetter / Centene	$436	36%
Midlands Choice - All Plans	$436	36%
Healthpartners - All Other Plans	$521	43%
Health Alliance Comm - All Other Plans	$863	71%
Ia Total Care Mcaid	$1,143	93%
Medicaid / KanCare	$1,143	93%
Wellpoint Mcaid Amerigrp	$1,143	93%

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 $857.
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 Washington County Hospital and Clinics 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.