CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Clearwater Valley Hospital & Clinics

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45378
Insurance Median: $246
Cash Discount Price: $335
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Clearwater Valley Hospital & Clinics is $246. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $335. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 0.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 301 Cedar Street, Orofino, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$335

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$246

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: $335 (35%)

Insurance Median: $246 (26%)

Cash: $335 (35% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $246 (26% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$142 - $260	15%
Humana	$154 - $263	16%
Nimiipuu Mcr Adv-All Plans	$154	16%
Regence Blue Shield Mcr	$154	16%
Veterans Amin-All Plans	$154	16%
Pacific Source - All Plans	$158	17%
Aetna	$246	26%
Corizon Correctnal Med-All Plans	$338	36%
Cigna	$345	36%
UnitedHealthcare	$376	40%
Idaho Phys Network-All Plans	$424	45%
Multiplan / Phcs-All Plans	$428	45%
Geha-All Plans	$433	46%
First Choice-All Plans	$437	46%

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 $335.
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 Clearwater Valley Hospital & Clinics 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.