CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Queens Hospital Center

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45378
Insurance Median: $947
Cash Discount Price: $1,057
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Queens Hospital Center is $947. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,057. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 82-68 164Th Street, Jamaica, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,057

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$947

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: $1,057 (111%)

Insurance Median: $947 (100%)

Cash: $1,057 (111% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $947 (100% 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
Healthfirst	$81 - $2,131	9%
Amidacare	$101 - $947	11%
Emblem	$101 - $4,821	11%
Wellcare	$109 - $218	11%
Aetna	$111 - $2,177	12%
Fidelis	$146 - $2,131	15%
Oscar	$152 - $4,454	16%
Affinity	$178 - $2,131	19%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$202 - $2,684	21%
Centerlight	$202 - $1,678	21%
Elderplan	$202 - $1,079	21%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living	$210 - $1,122	22%
Hamaspik	$212	22%
Local 1199	$232 - $2,334	24%
Metroplus	$245 - $2,131	26%
Magnacare	$320 - $2,517	34%
Oxford	$362 - $2,648	38%
United	$434 - $3,275	46%
Carelon	$947 - $2,181	100%
Senior Whole Health	$947	100%
United Behavioral Health	$947 - $1,042	100%
Carelon (Amida Care)	$966	102%
Vnsny	$966 - $1,079	102%
Vaccn	$1,079	114%
Multiplan	$2,684	282%
Villagecare Max	$2,852	300%
Cigna	$4,285	451%

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 $1,057.
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 Queens Hospital 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.