CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45378
Insurance Median: $1,221
Cash Discount Price: $1,031
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi is $1,221. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,031. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 1.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 407 Cincinnati Street, Delhi, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,031

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,221

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: $1,031 (109%)

Insurance Median: $1,221 (129%)

Cash: $1,031 (109% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,221 (129% 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	$159 - $1,813	17%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$159 - $1,552	17%
Humana	$159 - $1,971	17%
Vantage Mcr Adv	$159 - $1,405	17%
Cigna	$347 - $1,051	37%
Multiplan-All Plans	$453 - $1,971	48%
UnitedHealthcare	$539 - $1,855	57%
Vantage Ppo	$573 - $2,203	60%
Vantage-All Other Plans	$573 - $2,087	60%
Ppo Plus-All Plans	$596 - $1,623	63%
Galaxy Network-All Plans	$724 - $1,855	76%
Geha-All Plans	$724 - $1,623	76%
Amerihealth Caritas-All Plans	$852 - $1,813	90%
Healthy Blue Mcaid-All Plans	$852 - $1,813	90%
Verity Healthnet Exclusive	$1,739	183%
Verity Healthnet Standard-All Other Plans	$1,971	207%

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 $1,031.
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 Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi 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.