CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Barnes Jewish Hospital

Billing Code: 45380 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45380
Insurance Median: $2,018
Cash Discount Price: $3,598
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.65x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy with biopsy at Barnes Jewish Hospital is $2,018. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,598. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,222.56, this hospital’s rate is 1.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza, Saint Louis, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,598

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,018

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: $3,598 (294%)

Insurance Median: $2,018 (165%)

Cash: $3,598 (294% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,018 (165% 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
Healthscope Benefits [258]	$624 - $2,643	51%
UnitedHealthcare	$624 - $2,643	51%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$763 - $3,424	62%
Cox Health Systems Insurance Company [220]	$763 - $1,526	62%
Health Alliance [224]	$763 - $1,526	62%
Allied Benefits [498]	$804 - $3,209	66%
Hope Trust [806]	$804 - $1,609	66%
Healthcare Sol Mercy [609]	$1,040 - $2,080	85%
Med-Pay [480]	$1,040 - $2,080	85%
Medica [661]	$1,110 - $2,219	91%
Phcs [244]	$1,110 - $2,219	91%
Aetna	$1,199 - $3,209	98%
Essence Healthcare [221]	$1,199 - $1,922	98%
Humana	$1,199 - $8,188	98%
Cox Health [757]	$1,258 - $2,018	103%
Devoted Health Plan [847]	$1,258 - $2,018	103%
Medica [662]	$1,258 - $2,018	103%
Cigna	$2,621 - $9,994	214%
Consociate [478]	$2,740 - $5,505	224%
Sarah Bush Lincoln [636]	$2,740 - $5,505	224%
Coresource [497]	$3,209	262%
Fmh Benefit Service Inc [222]	$3,209	262%
Mail Handlers [495]	$3,209	262%
Apwu Health Plan [216]	$4,641 - $9,994	380%
Nalc Health Benefit Plan [242]	$4,641 - $9,994	380%
Priority Health [648]	$4,641 - $9,994	380%

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 $3,598.
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 Barnes Jewish 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.