CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Leonard J Chabert Medical Center

Billing Code: 45380 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45380
Insurance Median: $1,083
Cash Discount Price: $796
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy with biopsy at Leonard J Chabert Medical Center is $1,083. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $796. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,222.56, this hospital’s rate is 0.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1978 Industrial Blvd, Houma, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$796

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,083

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: $796 (65%)

Insurance Median: $1,083 (89%)

Cash: $796 (65% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,083 (89% 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
Tricare	$424 - $448	35%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana)	$481	39%
Humana	$481	39%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$481	39%
UnitedHealthcare	$481 - $2,698	39%
Aetna	$496 - $1,768	41%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$496	41%
Medicaid / KanCare	$874	71%
Verity Commercial And First Choice Network	$965	79%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$1,083	89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,083 - $2,371	89%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$1,083	89%
Medicare (plans)	$1,083	89%
Ochsner Health Plan	$1,083	89%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$1,270	104%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc)	$1,270	104%
Cigna	$1,271	104%
First Health Network	$1,354	111%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar)	$1,388	114%
Usa Managed Care Network	$1,439	118%
Zelis	$2,924	239%

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 $796.
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 Leonard J Chabert 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.