CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Facility: University of Missouri Health Care

Billing Code: 45380 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45380
Insurance Median: $1,617
Cash Discount Price: $1,491
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy with biopsy at University of Missouri Health Care is $1,617. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,491. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,222.56, this hospital’s rate is 1.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,491

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,617

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: $1,491 (122%)

Insurance Median: $1,617 (132%)

Cash: $1,491 (122% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,617 (132% 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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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
Immergun	$870	71%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,121 - $2,650	92%
Aetna	$1,143 - $1,913	93%
American Health Management	$1,143	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,143 - $1,628	93%
Humana	$1,143	93%
Wellcare	$1,143	93%
Provider Partners Health Plan	$1,165	95%
Healthy Blue	$1,508	123%
United Community	$1,508	123%
Coventry Health Plan	$1,590	130%
Home State	$1,608	132%
Healthlink	$1,789	146%
Coventry Health Plan National	$1,864	152%
Mercy	$1,864	152%
Cox Health Network	$1,988	163%
Medica With Mu Health	$2,097	172%
Cigna	$2,112	173%
Multiplan	$2,187	179%

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 $1,491.
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 University of Missouri Health Care 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.