CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: St James Hospital

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45378
Insurance Median: $283
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.30x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at St James Hospital is $283. 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 0.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 411 Canisteo Street, Hornell, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$283

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: $283 (30%)

Ins. Median: $283 (30% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$86 - $2,779	9%
Medicaid / KanCare	$88 - $343	9%
Fidelis 5155	$133 - $290	14%
Aetna	$148 - $1,243	16%
Excellus 2201	$148 - $674	16%
Medicare (plans)	$148 - $1,368	16%
UnitedHealthcare	$157 - $2,264	17%
Mvp 2900	$161 - $2,699	17%
Cigna	$223 - $2,796	23%
Capital District Physicians Health Plan (Cdphp) 5149	$446 - $834	47%
Humana	$1,243	131%
Empire Plan 5179	$2,623	276%

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 St James 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.