CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45378
Insurance Median: $1,018
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital is $1,018. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8835 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,018

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%)

Insurance Median: $1,018 (107%)

Ins. Median: $1,018 (107% 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
Upmc Health Plan	$253 - $1,003	27%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$588 - $3,044	62%
Point Comfort	$955	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$955 - $2,661	101%
Innovage	$975	103%
Keystone First	$975 - $1,342	103%
Vibra	$975	103%
Humana	$984	104%
Cigna	$994 - $1,645	105%
Geisinger	$994 - $2,358	105%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness	$1,000 - $1,767	105%
Gateway Health Plan	$1,003	106%
Health Partners Plans	$1,003 - $1,214	106%
Aetna	$1,032 - $5,350	109%
Sunrise	$1,051	111%
Elder Health	$1,146	121%
Naphcare	$1,433	151%
Occunet	$1,576	166%
Devon Health	$4,113	433%

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 $X.
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 Temple Health - Chestnut Hill 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.