CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Good Samaritan Medical Center

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45378
Insurance Median: $1,115
Cash Discount Price: $793
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Good Samaritan Medical Center is $1,115. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $793. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 1.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 235 North Pearl Street, Brockton, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$793

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,115

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: $793 (83%)

Insurance Median: $1,115 (117%)

Cash: $793 (83% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,115 (117% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Hsn Bad Debt [4003]	$395	42%
Hsn Confidential [4007]	$395	42%
Hsn Dental [4006]	$395	42%
Hsn Partial [4002]	$395	42%
Hsn [4001]	$395	42%
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care [8001]	$753	79%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$852 - $1,115	90%
Cigna	$900 - $1,858	95%
Mass General Brigham Health Plan Commercial [8009]	$1,020	107%
Mass General Brigham Health Plan Prime [7003]	$1,020	107%
Unicare [8004]	$1,021	107%
Wellpoint [2034]	$1,021	107%
Aetna	$1,115 - $1,141	117%
Humana	$1,115	117%
Medicare (plans)	$1,115 - $1,170	117%
Neighborhood Pace [1206]	$1,115	117%
Ubh Hphc [8016]	$1,115	117%
United Community Plan [1202]	$1,115	117%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,115	117%
Veterans Admin [9003]	$1,115	117%
Zzzcovid19 Hrsa Uninsured Testing And Treatment Fund [500010]	$1,115	117%
Meritain Health [1023]	$1,141	120%
Cca [1215]	$1,170	123%
Zzzcca Onecare [1216]	$1,170	123%
Eternalhealth [1227]	$1,181	124%
Fallon [8008]	$1,449	153%
Senior Whole Health [1210]	$1,672	176%
Tufts [8002]	$1,858	196%

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 $793.
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 Good Samaritan Medical Center 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.