CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Christ Hospital

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45378
Insurance Median: $842
Cash Discount Price: $2,761
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Christ Hospital is $842. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,761. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 0.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,761

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$842

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: $2,761 (291%)

Insurance Median: $842 (89%)

Cash: $2,761 (291% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $842 (89% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$602 - $2,797	63%
Caresource [2031]	$602 - $4,518	63%
Humana	$602 - $5,821	63%
Medicaid / KanCare	$602 - $2,761	63%
Aetna	$842 - $2,761	89%
Allied Benefits [2163]	$842	89%
Ambetter / Centene	$842	89%
Buckeye Mycare Dual [2171]	$842	89%
Cigna	$842	89%
Custom Design Benefits - True Cost [3004]	$842	89%
First Health [2041]	$842	89%
Medben [2222]	$842	89%
Medicare (plans)	$842	89%
Medigold Ppo [2204]	$842	89%
Meridian [2185]	$842	89%
Meritain Health [2224]	$842	89%
Other Exchange Plan [9992]	$842	89%
Perennial [4200]	$842	89%
Poppins Health [2299]	$842	89%
UnitedHealthcare	$842 - $4,982	89%
Medical Mutual [2054]	$2,482	261%
Western And Southern [2076]	$2,482	261%
Life Synch [2080]	$2,761	291%
Buckeye Community Health [2028]	$4,815	507%
Amerihealth Caritas [2230]	$4,952	521%
Geha [2168]	$4,982	524%
Golden Rule [2161]	$4,982	524%
United Medical Resources [2104]	$4,982	524%

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 $2,761.
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 Christ 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.