CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital

Billing Code: 45380 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 45380
  • Insurance Median: $345
  • Cash Discount Price: $922
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.28x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy with biopsy at Sisters of Charity Hospital is $345. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $922. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,222.56, this hospital’s rate is 0.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2157 Main Street, Buffalo, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$922

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$345

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: $922 (75%)
Insurance Median: $345 (28%)
Cash: $922 (75% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $345 (28% 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.

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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
UnitedHealthcare $133 - $461 11%
Medicaid / KanCare $154 - $413 13%
Amerigroup [350102] $162 - $405 13%
Vna Option Mltc [350110] $162 - $405 13%
Tuscarora Nation [550120] $162 - $405 13%
Crime Victims [100176] $162 - $405 13%
Independent Health Essential [100166] $162 - $405 13%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $162 - $743 13%
Excellus Rochester McD [350117] $162 - $405 13%
Univera Healthcare [100169] $164 - $825 13%
Univera Healthcare Essential [100170] $164 - $360 13%
Beacon Essential [350122] $171 - $228 14%
VA Veterans Affairs [700001] $171 - $413 14%
Medicare (plans) $187 - $487 15%
Covid19 Hrsa [45013] $190 - $413 16%
Tricare $190 - $413 16%
Hospice [550001] $190 - $413 16%
Cigna $190 - $599 16%
Seneca Nation [450119] $190 - $413 16%
Champ VA [700002] $190 - $413 16%
Catholic Health Life Pace [400005] $190 - $413 16%
Fallon Health [450115] $190 - $413 16%
Wellcare Fidelis Dual [450451] $199 - $434 16%
Fidelis Dual Advantage [450120] $199 - $434 16%
Humana $199 - $413 16%
Aetna $199 - $413 16%
Fidelis Essential [100163] $209 - $496 17%
Ghi [100153] $209 - $455 17%
Wellcare [450129] $209 - $455 17%
Beacon Health Options [100023] $228 19%
Fidelis Exchange [100164] $228 - $496 19%
Mvp Healthcare [100168] $250 - $521 20%
UPMC Health Plan [100181] $342 - $505 28%
Iha First Choice [800001] $347 - $755 28%
Independent Health [100165] $347 - $755 28%
Molina Essential [100167] $364 - $912 30%
Meritain [100063] $413 34%
Magnacare [100142] $413 34%
No Fault [114001] $780 64%
Federal Workers Compensation [500100] $780 64%
Workers Compensation [500101] $780 64%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2157 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals