CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Metrohealth System

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45378
Insurance Median: $1,643
Cash Discount Price: $843
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Metrohealth System is $1,643. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $843. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 1.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 Metrohealth Drive, Cleveland, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$843

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,643

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: $843 (89%)

Insurance Median: $1,643 (173%)

Cash: $843 (89% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,643 (173% 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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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
Medical Mutual	$479 - $3,499	50%
Aarp	$880	93%
Valor Health	$889	94%
Perennial Advantage	$897	94%
Mcgregor Pace	$968	102%
Buckeye Health Plan	$1,144	120%
Caresource	$1,232	130%
Aetna	$1,408 - $2,816	148%
Summacare	$1,643	173%
Health E Ohio	$1,848	195%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,913 - $3,354	201%
Clarity Health	$2,288	241%
Cigna	$2,299	242%
UnitedHealthcare	$3,350	353%

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 $843.
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 Metrohealth System 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.