CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Glens Falls Hospital

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45378
Insurance Median: $2,100
Cash Discount Price: $1,392
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.21x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Glens Falls Hospital is $2,100. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,392. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 2.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,392

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,100

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: $1,392 (147%)

Insurance Median: $2,100 (221%)

Cash: $1,392 (147% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,100 (221% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 221% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 121%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$94 - $4,043	10%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$229 - $2,924	24%
Cdphp	$229 - $4,758	24%
Blue Shield	$238 - $4,915	25%
Fidelis	$504 - $2,106	53%
Mvp Commercial	$612 - $3,892	64%
Emblem	$744	78%
Mvp	$936 - $1,965	99%
Magnacare	$2,000	211%
Multiplan	$2,366	249%
Empire Plan Nyship	$2,924	308%
UnitedHealthcare	$3,961	417%
Hamaspik	$4,766	502%
Nascentia Health Options	$4,766	502%

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 $1,392.
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 Glens Falls 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.