CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45378
Insurance Median: $1,749
Cash Discount Price: $2,231
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.84x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital is $1,749. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,231. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 1.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 Highland Avenue, Lewistown, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,231

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,749

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: $2,231 (235%)

Insurance Median: $1,749 (184%)

Cash: $2,231 (235% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,749 (184% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$180	19%
Geisinger Family Plan	$193	20%
Amerihealth	$199	21%
Upmc Health Plan	$212 - $11,890	22%
Health Partners	$217	23%
Upmc Chip	$226	24%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$884 - $2,667	93%
Geisinger Health Plan	$884 - $4,144	93%
Medicare (plans)	$884	93%
Advantra	$893	94%
Humana	$893	94%
Aetna	$1,471 - $1,749	155%
Cigna	$1,557 - $1,893	164%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,594	168%
Christian Healthcare Ministries	$1,800	189%
Ambetter / Centene	$2,122	223%
Christian Health Aid	$2,879	303%
Three Rivers Provider Network Inc.	$2,879	303%
Multiplan	$3,059	322%
Healthsmart Payors Organization	$3,239	341%

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 $2,231.
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 Geisinger-Lewistown 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.