CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Facility: University of Kentucky Hospital

Billing Code: 45380 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45380
Insurance Median: $3,196
Cash Discount Price: $1,659
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.61x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy with biopsy at University of Kentucky Hospital is $3,196. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,659. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,222.56, this hospital’s rate is 2.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,659

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,196

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: $1,659 (136%)

Insurance Median: $3,196 (261%)

Cash: $1,659 (136% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,196 (261% 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 261% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 161%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna	$1,169	96%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,192	98%
Wellcare	$1,998	163%
Alliance Coal	$2,922	239%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3,470 - $4,059	284%

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 $1,659.
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 University of Kentucky 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.