CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Down East Community Hospital

Billing Code: 45380 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45380
Insurance Median: $15,899
Cash Discount Price: $14,341
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy with biopsy at Down East Community Hospital is $15,899. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $14,341. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,222.56, this hospital’s rate is 13.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11 Hospital Drive, Machias, ME.

Cash / Self-Pay

$14,341

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$15,899

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: $14,341 (1173%)

Insurance Median: $15,899 (1300%)

Cash: $14,341 (1173% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $15,899 (1300% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1300% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1200%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8,413 - $15,431	688%
Humana	$8,413	688%
Wellcare	$8,413	688%
Partners Direct Health	$9,561	782%
Community Health Options	$15,832	1295%
Aetna	$15,966	1306%
UnitedHealthcare	$16,444	1345%
Martins Point	$17,209	1408%
Patients Advocates	$17,209	1408%
Cigna	$17,247	1411%
Harvard Pilgrim	$17,496	1431%

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 $14,341.
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 Down East Community Hospital 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.