CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Lakewood Health Center

Billing Code: 45380 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45380
Insurance Median: $984
Cash Discount Price: $802
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy with biopsy at Lakewood Health Center is $984. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $802. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,222.56, this hospital’s rate is 0.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Main Ave S, Baudette, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$802

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$984

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: $802 (66%)

Insurance Median: $984 (80%)

Cash: $802 (66% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $984 (80% 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.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$462 - $2,425	38%
Health Partners	$668 - $1,191	55%
Medica	$668 - $1,166	55%
South Country Health Alliance	$668	55%
Ucare	$735 - $1,069	60%
Humana	$814	67%
United	$887 - $1,008	73%
Sanford Health Plan	$1,154	94%

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 $802.
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 Lakewood Health 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.