CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 45378
  • Insurance Median: $4,235
  • Cash Discount Price: $8,470
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.46x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro is $4,235. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8,470. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 4.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in One-Five Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$8,470

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,235

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: $8,470 (891%)
Insurance Median: $4,235 (446%)
Cash: $8,470 (891% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4,235 (446% 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 446% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 346%). 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
Horizon Nj Health $690 73%
Aetna $781 - $7,056 82%
Medicaid / KanCare $781 - $8,470 82%
Charity Care $793 83%
Wellcare $859 90%
Tricare $1,046 110%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,060 - $6,371 112%
Medicare (plans) $1,060 - $1,167 112%
UnitedHealthcare $1,060 - $5,050 112%
Va Medical Center $1,060 112%
Cigna $1,092 - $8,470 115%
Clover Health Plan $1,124 118%
Humana $1,145 121%
Us Family Health Plan $1,203 127%
Amerihealth $1,261 133%
Princeton Theological Seminary $1,431 151%
Elap $1,506 - $1,909 159%
Qualcare $1,545 - $5,544 163%
Private Healthcare Systems $1,800 189%
Centivo $1,909 201%
Claim Watcher $1,909 201%
Preferred Health Care Eliance $2,202 232%
Horizon Behavioral Health $3,175 334%
Beacon Health Options $4,235 446%
Magnacare $4,491 - $5,929 473%
Coventry $5,929 624%
Health Net $5,929 624%
Beech Street $6,776 - $7,200 713%
Intergrated Health Plan $6,776 713%
Intergroup $6,776 713%
Penn Global Medicine Embassy Only $6,776 713%
Allied Trades $7,200 758%
Consumer Health Network $7,200 758%
Devon Health Services $7,200 758%
Ie Shaffer $7,200 758%
Total Care Network $7,200 758%
Tri-State $7,200 758%
First Managed Care Option $7,958 838%
Commercial Other $8,470 891%
Compsych $8,470 891%
Concern Plus $8,470 891%
International Pfs $8,470 891%
Life St. Francis $8,470 891%
Magellan $8,470 891%
Managed Health Network $8,470 891%
Nj Carpenters $8,470 891%
Penn Behavioral Health Corporate Services $8,470 891%
Personnel Health Program $8,470 891%
United Behavioral Health $8,470 891%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One-Five Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08536
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals