CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Northwest Health - Starke

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 45378
  • Insurance Median: $2,274
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,995
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Northwest Health - Starke is $2,274. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,995. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 2.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 102 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,995

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,274

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: $3,995 (420%)
Insurance Median: $2,274 (239%)
Cash: $3,995 (420% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,274 (239% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 239% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 139%). 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
One Call $154 16%
UnitedHealthcare $933 - $10,476 98%
Tricare $935 98%
Node Champva $984 104%
Aetna $1,037 - $12,799 109%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,037 - $3,830 109%
Humana $1,037 - $2,274 109%
Medicare (plans) $1,037 109%
Managed Health Services $1,054 - $2,274 111%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $1,054 111%
Node Va $1,054 111%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $1,058 111%
In Dept Of Correction $1,096 115%
Node Pphp Mcr Adv $1,106 116%
Lutheran $1,199 126%
Us Department Of Labor $1,317 139%
Caresource $1,749 - $2,274 184%
Encore $1,897 - $12,873 200%
Indiana Workers Comp $2,108 222%
Lutheran Network $2,108 - $13,021 222%
Medicaid / KanCare $2,274 239%
Mhs $2,274 239%
Encore Kba Epo $2,529 266%
Magnacare Ma $2,529 266%
Encore Kba Ppo $3,161 333%
Self Pay $3,995 420%
Medpartners $4,957 522%
Physicians Health Plan $6,112 643%
Alpha Baking $6,658 701%
Php $8,904 937%
Multiplan Inc $11,837 - $13,317 1246%
Cigna $12,281 1293%
Coventry First Health $12,799 1347%
Sagamore Health Network $13,021 1370%
Community Health Alliance $13,317 1402%
Ppom $13,909 1464%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 102 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN 46534
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals