CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 45378
  • Insurance Median: $2,024
  • Cash Discount Price: $675
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Ochsner Medical Center Acute is $2,024. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $675. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 2.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$675

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,024

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: $675 (71%)
Insurance Median: $2,024 (213%)
Cash: $675 (71% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,024 (213% 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 213% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 113%). 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
Tricare $328 - $837 35%
Humana $481 - $837 51%
UnitedHealthcare $481 - $4,123 51%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $491 52%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $491 52%
Aetna $496 - $1,748 52%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $496 52%
Medicaid / KanCare $677 - $711 71%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $837 88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $837 - $3,017 88%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $837 88%
Medicare (plans) $837 88%
Ochsner Health Plan $837 88%
Pace New Orleans $921 97%
Christus Health Exchange Plan $1,441 152%
First Health Network $2,300 242%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $2,300 242%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network $2,300 242%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $2,423 255%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $2,454 258%
Zelis $2,454 258%
Employers Health Network (Ehn) $2,607 274%
Prime Health Services Ppo $2,607 274%
Usa Managed Care Network $2,607 274%
Behavioral Health Systems $2,760 290%
Evolutions Healthcare $2,760 290%
Galaxy Health Network Ppo $2,760 290%
Galaxy Health Network Wc $2,760 290%
Cigna $4,350 458%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals