CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45378
Insurance Median: $528
Cash Discount Price: $648
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.56x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital is $528. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $648. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 0.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in Hwys 61 & 32, Sainte Genevieve, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$648

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$528

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: $648 (68%)

Insurance Median: $528 (56%)

Cash: $648 (68% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $528 (56% 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.

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	$324	34%
Medicare (plans)	$324	34%
Va	$324	34%
Aetna	$330 - $997	35%
Allwell	$330	35%
Pphp	$372	39%
Ambetter / Centene	$405	43%
UnitedHealthcare	$452	48%
Healthy_Blue	$528	56%
Medicaid / KanCare	$528	56%
Uhc_Community	$528	56%
Homestate	$539	57%
Meritain	$997	105%
Multiplan/Phcs	$1,101	116%
Healthlink_Compmanagement	$1,153	121%
Healthlink_Hmo	$1,153	121%
Healthlink_Ppo	$1,153	121%

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 $648.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 45378.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 45378.
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.