CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Facility: St Mary's Hospital

Billing Code: 45380 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45380
Insurance Median: $309
Cash Discount Price: $361
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy with biopsy at St Mary's Hospital is $309. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $361. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,222.56, this hospital’s rate is 0.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 701 Lewiston St, Cottonwood, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$361

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$309

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: $361 (30%)

Insurance Median: $309 (25%)

Cash: $361 (30% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $309 (25% 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
Nimiipuu Mcr Adv - Allplans	$166	14%
Regence Blue Shield Mcr	$166	14%
Tricare	$166	14%
UnitedHealthcare	$166 - $450	14%
Veterans Admin - All Plans	$166	14%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$191 - $329	16%
Medicare (plans)	$191	16%
Aetna	$266	22%
Corizon Correctional - All Plans	$427	35%
Idaho Phys Network - All Plans	$457	37%
Multiplan - All Plans	$462	38%
Geha - All Plans	$467	38%
First Choice- All Plans	$471	39%

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 $361.
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 St Mary's Hospital 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.