CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Ochsner Watkins Hospital

Billing Code: 45380 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45380
Insurance Median: $1,164
Cash Discount Price: $1,299
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy with biopsy at Ochsner Watkins Hospital is $1,164. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,299. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,222.56, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 605 South Archusa Avenue, Quitman, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,299

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,164

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: $1,299 (106%)

Insurance Median: $1,164 (95%)

Cash: $1,299 (106% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,164 (95% 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.

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	$693 - $1,551	57%
Medicaid / KanCare	$874 - $918	71%
Humana	$907 - $1,124	74%
Cigna	$1,080 - $1,124	88%
Medicare (plans)	$1,124 - $1,293	92%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,124 - $1,182	92%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,135	93%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$1,135	93%
Shared Health Mississippi	$1,180	97%
Aetna	$1,260	103%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp	$1,322	108%
Cor Vel	$1,350	110%
Select Administrative Services Network	$1,357	111%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$1,454	119%
Zelis	$1,454	119%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$1,551	127%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$1,589	130%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial	$1,589	130%

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 $1,299.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 45380.

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 45380.
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.