CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Howard County Medical Center

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 45378
  • Insurance Median: $179
  • Cash Discount Price: $696
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Howard County Medical Center is $179. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $696. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 0.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in P O Box 406, 1113 Sherman St, St Paul, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$696

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$179

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: $696 (73%)
Insurance Median: $179 (19%)
Cash: $696 (73% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $179 (19% 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.

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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
Aetna $84 - $390 9%
Nebraska Total Care $119 - $179 13%
UnitedHealthcare $119 - $673 13%
Molina Healthcare $122 - $182 13%
Humana $138 - $163 15%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $163 - $1,459 17%
Great Plains $163 17%
Medica Chi $163 17%
Tricare $163 17%
Medica Ifb Aco $164 - $327 17%
Medica Standard Premier $164 17%
Medica Elevate $166 - $322 17%
Nebraska Total Care - Wellcare $168 18%
Medica Chi Aco $169 - $338 18%
Medica Choice National $181 - $361 19%
Medica Ifb Open Access $209 - $418 22%
Oscar Health $285 30%
Midland'S Choice $315 - $631 33%
Ambetter / Centene $326 34%
Beshp $326 34%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: P O Box 406, 1113 Sherman St, St Paul, NE 68873
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals