CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Facility: UNM Hospital

Billing Code: 45380 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45380
Insurance Median: $1,179
Cash Discount Price: $1,301
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy with biopsy at UNM Hospital is $1,179. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,301. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,222.56, this hospital’s rate is 0.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2211 Lomas Boulevard Ne, Albuquerque, NM.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,301

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,179

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: $1,301 (106%)

Insurance Median: $1,179 (96%)

Cash: $1,301 (106% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,179 (96% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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	$413 - $1,179	34%
Humana	$1,061	87%
Aetna	$1,179	96%
Alamo Navajo School Board	$1,179	96%
Indian Health Abq	$1,179	96%
Kewa Pueblo Health Corporation	$1,179	96%
Pueblo Of Isleta	$1,179	96%
Pueblo Of Jemez	$1,179	96%
Pueblo Of Sandia	$1,179	96%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,179	96%
Devoted Health	$1,415	116%
Christus	$1,768	145%
Albuquerque Public Schools	$2,358	193%
Presbyterian Network	$2,358	193%
Christus Health Exchange Plan	$2,652	217%
Imperial Health Exchange	$2,888	236%
Molina	$2,888	236%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $1,301.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 45380.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm UNM Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 45380.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.