CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Singing River Health System

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45378
Insurance Median: $1,001
Cash Discount Price: $2,818
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Singing River Health System is $1,001. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,818. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2809 Denny Av, Pascagoula, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,818

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,001

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: $2,818 (297%)

Insurance Median: $1,001 (105%)

Cash: $2,818 (297% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,001 (105% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$829 - $1,327	87%
Aetna	$846 - $1,831	89%
Humana	$846	89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$854	90%
Cigna	$863 - $1,547	91%
Shared Health	$871	92%
Wellcare	$871	92%
Singing River Health System Employees	$1,001	105%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,244	131%
Molina Healthcare Of Ms	$1,327	140%
First Choice	$1,452	153%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network	$1,493	157%
First Choice Preferred Pricing	$1,534	161%
90 Degree Benefits	$1,576	166%

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 $2,818.
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 Singing River Health System 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.