CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Ochsner Watkins Hospital

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45378
Insurance Median: $1,092
Cash Discount Price: $1,249
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.15x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Ochsner Watkins Hospital is $1,092. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,249. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 1.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 605 South Archusa Avenue, Quitman, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,249

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,092

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: $1,249 (131%)

Insurance Median: $1,092 (115%)

Cash: $1,249 (131% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,092 (115% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$677 - $711	71%
Humana	$873 - $1,081	92%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp	$1,005	106%
Cor Vel	$1,026	108%
Cigna	$1,039 - $1,081	109%
Medicare (plans)	$1,081 - $1,244	114%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,081 - $1,182	114%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,092	115%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$1,092	115%
Shared Health Mississippi	$1,135	119%
Aetna	$1,212	128%
Select Administrative Services Network	$1,305	137%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$1,398	147%
Zelis	$1,398	147%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,492	157%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$1,492	157%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$1,529	161%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial	$1,529	161%

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 $1,249.
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 Ochsner Watkins 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.