CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Lower Bucks Hospital

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45378
Insurance Median: $1,006
Cash Discount Price: $914
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Lower Bucks Hospital is $1,006. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $914. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 Bath Road, Bristol, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$914

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,006

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: $914 (96%)

Insurance Median: $1,006 (106%)

Cash: $914 (96% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,006 (106% 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
Keystone	$191 - $951	20%
Medicaid / KanCare	$443	47%
Humana	$732	77%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$915 - $1,021	96%
Health Partners Plan	$915 - $1,021	96%
Medicare (plans)	$915 - $961	96%
Pa Health & Wellness	$915 - $1,021	96%
Tricare	$915	96%
UnitedHealthcare	$915 - $1,021	96%
Provider Patners Health Plan	$942	99%
Spartan Plan Pa	$961	101%
Auto Insurance	$1,006	106%
Cigna	$1,021	107%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$1,021	107%
Highmark	$1,021	107%
Worker Compensation	$1,021	107%

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 $914.
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 Lower Bucks 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.