CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Clara Maass Medical Center

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 45378
  • Insurance Median: $2,036
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,986
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.14x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Clara Maass Medical Center is $2,036. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,986. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 2.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Clara Maass Drive, Belleville, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,986

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,036

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: $3,986 (420%)
Insurance Median: $2,036 (214%)
Cash: $3,986 (420% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,036 (214% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 214% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 114%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $272 - $1,023 29%
Fidelis Care $1,023 108%
Wellpoint $1,023 - $3,266 108%
Aetna $1,023 - $5,153 108%
Humana $1,023 108%
Clover Health $1,023 108%
UnitedHealthcare $1,043 - $4,267 110%
Emblem Health $1,790 188%
Cigna $1,950 - $2,610 205%
Wellcare $2,036 214%
Qualcare Inc $3,617 381%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Clara Maass Drive, Belleville, NJ 07109
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals