CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: St Bernard Parish Hospital

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 45378
  • Insurance Median: $837
  • Cash Discount Price: $945
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.88x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at St Bernard Parish Hospital is $837. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $945. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 0.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8000 West Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$945

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$837

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: $945 (99%)
Insurance Median: $837 (88%)
Cash: $945 (99% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $837 (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.

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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 $468 - $1,744 49%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $468 49%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $468 49%
Humana $468 - $837 49%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $468 49%
UnitedHealthcare $468 - $1,387 49%
Medicaid / KanCare $677 71%
Tricare $795 84%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $837 88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $837 - $1,793 88%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $837 88%
Medicare (plans) $837 88%
Ochsner Health Plan $837 88%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $837 88%
Zelis $1,732 182%
Cigna $1,740 183%
First Health Network $1,920 202%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $2,216 233%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $2,216 233%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8000 West Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, LA 70043
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals