CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center at Windber

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45378
Insurance Median: $206
Cash Discount Price: $281
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center at Windber is $206. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $281. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 0.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Somerset Avenue, Windber, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$281

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$206

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: $281 (30%)

Insurance Median: $206 (22%)

Cash: $281 (30% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $206 (22% 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
Highmark	$42 - $1,778	4%
Aetna	$56 - $891	6%
Amerihealth Caritas	$56 - $891	6%
Humana	$56 - $891	6%
Pa Health & Wellness	$56 - $891	6%
Upmc Health Plan	$56 - $1,653	6%
Cigna	$57 - $356	6%
Senior Life	$57 - $906	6%
Va Ccn	$57 - $906	6%
United	$132 - $1,345	14%
Geisinger	$150 - $1,495	16%
Highmark Wholecare	$150 - $211	16%

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 $281.
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 Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center at Windber 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.