CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Salem Memorial District Hospital

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 45378
  • Insurance Median: $2,090
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,959
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.20x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Salem Memorial District Hospital is $2,090. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,959. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 2.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in Po Box 774, Salem, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,959

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,090

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$950.1

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $950.1 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $1,959 (206%)
Insurance Median: $2,090 (220%)
Cash: $1,959 (206% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,090 (220% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $950.1 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 220% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 120%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $888 - $2,351 93%
Ambetter / Centene $888 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $888 - $1,828 93%
Humana $888 - $2,220 93%
Tricare $888 93%
Triwest $888 93%
UnitedHealthcare $888 93%
Veteran'S Affairs $888 93%
Healthlink $1,698 179%
Cigna $1,849 195%
First Health $2,090 220%
Mercy - C.B. Management Company/Joplin Supply Company $2,090 220%
Mercy - City Of Springfield $2,090 220%
Mercy - Clayco $2,090 220%
Mercy - Commerce Bank $2,090 220%
Mercy - Diversified Plastics $2,090 220%
Mercy - Employers Benefit Alliance $2,090 220%
Mercy - Evolutions $2,090 220%
Mercy - Fabick Cat $2,090 220%
Mercy - Firsthealth Network $2,090 220%
Mercy - Health Management Network $2,090 220%
Mercy - Health Systems Inc $2,090 220%
Mercy - Liberty Utilities/Empire District Electric $2,090 220%
Mercy - Life Church $2,090 220%
Mercy - Missouri State University $2,090 220%
Mercy - Prime Health Services $2,090 220%
Mercy - Quiktrip Corporation $2,090 220%
Mercy - Shinesolar $2,090 220%
Mercy - Springfield Public Schools $2,090 220%
Mercy - Springfield Remanufacturing $2,090 220%
Mercy - Sumnerone $2,090 220%
Mercy - Trailiner $2,090 220%
Mercy - Walmart Mercy Accountable Care Plan $2,090 220%
Mercy-American Healthcare Alliance $2,090 220%
Phcs $2,090 - $2,220 220%
Mercy - Compresults $2,351 247%
Mercy - Corvel Corporation $2,351 247%
Mercy - Novasys $2,351 247%
Mercy - Scurlock Industries $2,351 247%
Mercy - Usa Managed Care Organization $2,351 247%
Right Choice-Alliance $2,481 261%
Right Choice-Regular $2,534 267%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Po Box 774, Salem, MO 65560
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals