CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: UPMC Passavant

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45378
Insurance Median: $1,139
Cash Discount Price: $1,500
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at UPMC Passavant is $1,139. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,500. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 1.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9100 Babcock Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,500

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,139

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: $1,500 (158%)

Insurance Median: $1,139 (120%)

Cash: $1,500 (158% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,139 (120% 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	$199 - $1,047	21%
UnitedHealthcare	$208 - $956	22%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$268 - $939	28%
Amerihealth Caritas	$282 - $939	30%
Pa Health & Wellness	$308 - $939	32%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$737 - $4,394	78%
Upmc Work Partners	$781	82%
Cigna	$850 - $1,124	89%
Health Plan Of Upper Ohio Valley	$869 - $1,298	91%
Private Health Care Systems	$908 - $2,612	96%
Aetna	$913 - $956	96%
Coventry/First Health	$1,750 - $1,966	184%
Intergroup	$2,075 - $2,528	218%
Humana	$2,125 - $2,612	224%
Multiplan	$2,125 - $2,612	224%

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 $1,500.
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 UPMC Passavant 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.