CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Karmanos Cancer Center

Billing Code: 45380 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45380
Insurance Median: $1,008
Cash Discount Price: $564
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.82x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy with biopsy at Karmanos Cancer Center is $1,008. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $564. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,222.56, this hospital’s rate is 0.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4100 John R, Detroit, MI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$564

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,008

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: $564 (46%)

Insurance Median: $1,008 (82%)

Cash: $564 (46% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,008 (82% 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.

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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
Detroit Medical Center	$293 - $1,524	24%
Mclaren Commercial Ins	$428	35%
Interlink Bmt	$555 - $2,891	45%
Phcs-Multiplan	$595 - $3,098	49%
Medicaid / KanCare	$645 - $722	53%
Priority Health	$830	68%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,014	83%
Tricare	$1,040	85%
Aetna	$1,069	87%
Humana	$1,150	94%
Medicare (plans)	$1,150 - $1,173	94%
Mi Amish Medical Board	$1,150	94%
UnitedHealthcare	$3,640	298%

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 $564.
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 Karmanos Cancer 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.