CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Mount Carmel East & West

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 45378
  • Insurance Median: $3,060
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,030
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Mount Carmel East & West is $3,060. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,030. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 3.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6001 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,030

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,060

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: $3,030 (319%)
Insurance Median: $3,060 (322%)
Cash: $3,030 (319% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,060 (322% 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 322% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 222%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Crime Victim Assistance $632 67%
Ohio Safe Program $632 67%
Medicare (plans) $773 - $924 81%
Aetna $862 - $3,698 91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $862 - $3,345 91%
UnitedHealthcare $879 - $6,061 93%
Hospice Mount Carmel $880 93%
The Health Plan $897 94%
Oscar $1,452 153%
Enterprise Group Planning $1,698 179%
Custom Design Benefits $1,839 194%
Quality Care Partners $1,988 209%
Medical Mutual $2,203 - $3,060 232%
Western & Southern Financial Group $3,060 322%
American Postal Workers Secondary $3,262 343%
Cigna $3,262 343%
Health Partners $3,262 343%
Healthgram $3,262 343%
Mvp $3,262 343%
Priority Health $3,262 343%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $3,345 352%
Blue Care Network $3,345 352%
Blue Distinction Transplant $3,345 352%
Blue Shield - Ca $3,345 352%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $3,345 352%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $3,345 352%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $3,345 352%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $3,345 352%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $3,345 352%
Rural Carrier Health Benefit Plan $3,698 389%
Geha $6,061 638%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6001 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43213
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals