CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Merit Health Natchez

Billing Code: 45380 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 45380
  • Insurance Median: $1,222
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,601
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy with biopsy at Merit Health Natchez is $1,222. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,601. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,222.56, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 52 Sergeant Prentiss Drive, Natchez, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,601

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,222

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: $4,601 (376%)
Insurance Median: $1,222 (100%)
Cash: $4,601 (376% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,222 (100% 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.

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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
Veterans Eval Services $369 30%
Advanced Health Systems $666 54%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $693 57%
Cigna $715 58%
Medicaid / KanCare $898 - $3,898 73%
UnitedHealthcare $898 - $3,898 73%
Magnolia Mcd Chip $907 74%
Caresource Truecare $916 75%
Molina Chip $970 79%
First Choice $1,120 - $17,891 92%
Medicare (plans) $1,120 92%
Node Magnolia Mcr Adv $1,120 92%
Node Vantage Mcr Adv $1,120 92%
Tricare $1,132 93%
Node First Choice Ice $1,138 93%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $1,138 93%
Node Va $1,138 93%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $1,142 93%
Node First Choice American Health Of Ms Mcr Adv $1,142 93%
Node Molina $1,142 93%
Node Peoples Health Mcr Adv $1,142 93%
Aetna $1,154 - $14,415 94%
Node First Choice Wellcare Mcr Adv $1,161 95%
Node Dignity Care Mcr Adv $1,176 96%
Node Champva $1,191 97%
Node Healthy Mississippi Mcr Adv $1,252 102%
Medpartners $1,278 105%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $1,423 116%
Prime Health Wc $1,459 119%
Work Comp $1,504 123%
Molina Exchange $1,699 139%
Magnolia Exchange $1,992 163%
Vantage Commercial $2,561 209%
Vantage Ppaca Tiered $2,618 214%
Humana $3,898 319%
Self Pay $4,601 376%
Ms Dept Of Rehabilitation Services $6,154 503%
Trimed Billing Solutions $7,668 627%
Prime Health Services $20,447 1672%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 52 Sergeant Prentiss Drive, Natchez, MS 39120
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals