CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Renown Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45378
Insurance Median: $1,093
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.15x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Renown Regional Medical Center is $1,093. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 1.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1155 Mill Street, Reno, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,093

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%)

Insurance Median: $1,093 (115%)

Ins. Median: $1,093 (115% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna	$297 - $4,841	31%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$333	35%
Silversummit Healthplan	$333	35%
Caresource Network Partners	$336	35%
Hpn	$433	46%
Hometown Health	$1,017 - $1,638	107%
Molina Healthcare Of Nevada	$1,017 - $2,389	107%
Health Net Federal Services	$1,310	138%
Naphcare	$1,525	161%
Integrated Medical Solutions	$1,881	198%
UnitedHealthcare	$6,317	665%

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 $X.
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 Renown Regional Medical Center 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.