CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 45378
  • Insurance Median: $1,993
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,855
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Trinitas Regional Medical Center is $1,993. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,855. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 2.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,855

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,993

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: $5,855 (616%)
Insurance Median: $1,993 (210%)
Cash: $5,855 (616% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,993 (210% 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 210% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 110%). 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
Wellpoint $175 - $996 18%
Aetna $996 - $2,612 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $996 - $4,169 105%
Clover Health $996 105%
Fidelis Care $996 105%
Humana $996 105%
UnitedHealthcare $1,016 - $4,523 107%
Amerihealth $1,674 176%
Wellcare $1,983 209%
Emblem Health $1,993 210%
Cigna $2,543 - $2,678 268%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07207
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals