CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Richardson Medical Center

Billing Code: 45380 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45380
Insurance Median: $682
Cash Discount Price: $639
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.56x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy with biopsy at Richardson Medical Center is $682. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $639. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,222.56, this hospital’s rate is 0.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 254 Highway 3048, Rayville, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$639

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$682

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: $639 (52%)

Insurance Median: $682 (56%)

Cash: $639 (52% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $682 (56% 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.

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
Amerihealth_Plan	$343	28%
La_Healthcare_Connections_Plan	$343	28%
Medicaid / KanCare	$343	28%
Uhc_Plan	$343	28%
Cigna	$469	38%
Coventry_Aso_Plan	$639	52%
Humana	$639 - $1,082	52%
Ppo_Plus_Plan	$639	52%
Aetna	$682	56%
Gilsbar_Ppo_Plan	$682	56%
Multiplan_Plan	$682	56%
Ppo_Plus_Employees_Plan	$682	56%
Verity_Plan	$682	56%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,159 - $1,623	95%
Medicare (plans)	$1,159	95%
Peoples_Health_Network_Plan	$1,159	95%
Vantage_Plan	$1,159	95%
Vantage_Metal_Plan	$1,738	142%

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 $639.
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 Richardson Medical Center 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.