CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Slidell Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45378
Insurance Median: $834
Cash Discount Price: $307
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Slidell Memorial Hospital is $834. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $307. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 0.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$307

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$834

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: $307 (32%)

Insurance Median: $834 (88%)

Cash: $307 (32% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $834 (88% 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.

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	$481 - $1,257	51%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$481	51%
Humana	$481 - $834	51%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$481	51%
UnitedHealthcare	$481 - $2,376	51%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana)	$486	51%
Medicaid / KanCare	$677 - $711	71%
First Health Network	$745	78%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$834	88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$834 - $2,004	88%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$834	88%
Medicare (plans)	$834	88%
Ochsner Health Plan	$834	88%
Tricare	$834	88%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar)	$838	88%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$1,117	118%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc)	$1,508	159%
Cigna	$2,598	273%

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 $307.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 45378.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Slidell Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 45378.
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.