CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Northwest Health - Starke

Billing Code: 45380 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 45380
  • Insurance Median: $3,122
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,868
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.55x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy with biopsy at Northwest Health - Starke is $3,122. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,868. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,222.56, this hospital’s rate is 2.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 102 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,868

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,122

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: $4,868 (398%)
Insurance Median: $3,122 (255%)
Cash: $4,868 (398% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,122 (255% 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 255% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 155%). 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 $167 14%
Lutheran $1,199 98%
UnitedHealthcare $1,201 - $12,764 98%
Tricare $1,203 98%
Node Champva $1,266 104%
Aetna $1,334 - $15,594 109%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,334 - $4,953 109%
Humana $1,334 - $3,122 109%
Medicare (plans) $1,334 109%
Managed Health Services $1,356 - $3,122 111%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $1,356 111%
Node Va $1,356 111%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $1,361 111%
In Dept Of Correction $1,410 115%
Node Pphp Mcr Adv $1,424 116%
Us Department Of Labor $1,695 139%
Caresource $2,401 - $3,122 196%
Encore $2,441 - $15,685 200%
Indiana Workers Comp $2,712 222%
Lutheran Network $2,712 - $15,865 222%
Medicaid / KanCare $3,122 255%
Mhs $3,122 255%
Encore Kba Epo $3,254 266%
Magnacare Ma $3,254 266%
Encore Kba Ppo $4,068 333%
Self Pay $4,868 398%
Medpartners $6,039 494%
Physicians Health Plan $7,447 609%
Alpha Baking $8,113 664%
Php $10,849 887%
Multiplan Inc $14,423 - $16,225 1180%
Cigna $14,963 1224%
Coventry First Health $15,594 1276%
Sagamore Health Network $15,865 1298%
Community Health Alliance $16,225 1327%
Ppom $16,947 1386%

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