CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Facility: University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro

Billing Code: 45380 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 45380
  • Insurance Median: $4,235
  • Cash Discount Price: $8,470
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.46x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy with biopsy 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 $1,222.56, this hospital’s rate is 3.46x 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
$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: $8,470 (693%)
Insurance Median: $4,235 (346%)
Cash: $8,470 (693% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4,235 (346% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 346% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 246%). 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 56%
Aetna $781 - $7,056 64%
Medicaid / KanCare $781 - $8,470 64%
Charity Care $793 65%
Wellcare $859 70%
Amerihealth $1,261 103%
Tricare $1,346 110%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,365 - $6,371 112%
Medicare (plans) $1,365 - $1,501 112%
UnitedHealthcare $1,365 - $5,050 112%
Va Medical Center $1,365 112%
Cigna $1,406 - $8,470 115%
Princeton Theological Seminary $1,431 117%
Clover Health Plan $1,446 118%
Humana $1,474 121%
Qualcare $1,545 - $5,544 126%
Us Family Health Plan $1,548 127%
Private Healthcare Systems $1,800 147%
Elap $1,938 - $2,456 159%
Preferred Health Care Eliance $2,202 180%
Centivo $2,456 201%
Claim Watcher $2,456 201%
Horizon Behavioral Health $3,175 260%
Beacon Health Options $4,235 346%
Magnacare $4,491 - $5,929 367%
Coventry $5,929 485%
Health Net $5,929 485%
Beech Street $6,776 - $7,200 554%
Intergrated Health Plan $6,776 554%
Intergroup $6,776 554%
Penn Global Medicine Embassy Only $6,776 554%
Allied Trades $7,200 589%
Consumer Health Network $7,200 589%
Devon Health Services $7,200 589%
Ie Shaffer $7,200 589%
Total Care Network $7,200 589%
Tri-State $7,200 589%
First Managed Care Option $7,958 651%
Commercial Other $8,470 693%
Compsych $8,470 693%
Concern Plus $8,470 693%
International Pfs $8,470 693%
Life St. Francis $8,470 693%
Magellan $8,470 693%
Managed Health Network $8,470 693%
Nj Carpenters $8,470 693%
Penn Behavioral Health Corporate Services $8,470 693%
Personnel Health Program $8,470 693%
United Behavioral Health $8,470 693%

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