CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 45378
  • Insurance Median: $830
  • Cash Discount Price: $730
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.87x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center is $830. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $730. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 0.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1214 Coolidge Avenue, Lafayette, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$730

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$830

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: $730 (77%)
Insurance Median: $830 (87%)
Cash: $730 (77% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $830 (87% 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.

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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 $481 - $2,064 51%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $481 51%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $481 51%
Humana $481 - $830 51%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $481 51%
UnitedHealthcare $481 - $2,200 51%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $830 - $1,520 87%
Cigna $830 - $2,357 87%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $830 87%
Medicare (plans) $830 87%
Ochsner Health Plan $830 87%
Tricare $830 87%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $854 90%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $871 92%
Verity Commercial And First Choice Network $1,876 197%
Zelis $2,084 219%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1214 Coolidge Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70503
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals