CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Artesia General Hospital

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45378
Insurance Median: $545
Cash Discount Price: $355
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.57x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Artesia General Hospital is $545. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $355. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 0.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 702 N 13Th Street, Artesia, NM.

Cash / Self-Pay

$355

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$545

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: $355 (37%)

Insurance Median: $545 (57%)

Cash: $355 (37% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $545 (57% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Remaining Deductible ($)

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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
Zelis	$162 - $1,060	17%
First Health	$229 - $533	24%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$355 - $921	37%
Geha	$414 - $883	44%
Omni Networks	$414	44%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$444	47%
Cigna	$503 - $533	53%
Galaxy Health	$533	56%
One Health Plan	$533	56%
Multiplan	$539	57%
United Payors & United Providers	$551	58%
Providence Risk & Insurance Services	$562 - $1,767	59%
Molina Healthcare Of New Mexico	$744 - $1,484	78%
Presbyterian Health Plan	$744 - $883	78%
UnitedHealthcare	$744 - $883	78%
Triwest	$866	91%
Humana	$883 - $972	93%
Vistacare Hospice	$883	93%
New Mexico Health Connections	$1,502	158%

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 $355.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 45378.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Artesia General Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 45378.
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.