CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Facility: St Luke's Wood River Medical Center

Billing Code: 45380 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45380
Insurance Median: $2,911
Cash Discount Price: $3,234
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.38x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy with biopsy at St Luke's Wood River Medical Center is $2,911. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,234. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,222.56, this hospital’s rate is 2.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Hospital Drive, Ketchum, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,234

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,911

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: $3,234 (265%)

Insurance Median: $2,911 (238%)

Cash: $3,234 (265% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,911 (238% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 238% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 138%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Commercial [1028]	$1,843 - $3,137	151%
Medicare (plans)	$1,843 - $1,880	151%
Veterans Affairs [1056]	$1,843	151%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,862 - $2,765	152%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,936 - $2,927	158%
Aetna	$2,028 - $3,072	166%
Moda [1055]	$2,846	233%
Geha [1065]	$2,927	239%
United Medical Resources [1051]	$2,927	239%
Cigna	$3,008	246%
Providence [1022]	$3,008	246%
Pacificsource [1020]	$3,040	249%
First Health [1064]	$3,072 - $3,137	251%
Webtpa [1071]	$3,072	251%

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 $3,234.
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 Luke's Wood River Medical Center 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.