CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Westchester Medical Center

Billing Code: 45380 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45380
Insurance Median: $6,000
Cash Discount Price: $6,281
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy with biopsy at Westchester Medical Center is $6,000. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,281. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,222.56, this hospital’s rate is 4.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Woods Rd, Valhalla, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$6,281

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$6,000

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: $6,281 (514%)

Insurance Median: $6,000 (491%)

Cash: $6,281 (514% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $6,000 (491% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 491% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 391%). 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

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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
Mvp	$3,604 - $4,318	295%
Magnacare	$4,051 - $5,006	331%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4,529 - $6,039	370%
UnitedHealthcare	$5,215 - $7,255	427%
Aetna	$5,400 - $7,060	442%
Oxford	$5,522 - $7,255	452%
Cdphp	$5,608 - $8,355	459%
Cigna	$6,379	522%
Emblem	$6,795	556%

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 $6,281.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 45380.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Westchester Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 45380.
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.