CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45378
Insurance Median: $1,050
Cash Discount Price: $1,044
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital is $1,050. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,044. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 1.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 559 West Germantown Pike, East Norriton, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,044

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,050

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: $1,044 (110%)

Insurance Median: $1,050 (111%)

Cash: $1,044 (110% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,050 (111% 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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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Humana	$903	95%
United	$921 - $2,493	97%
Cigna	$939 - $2,850	99%
Highmark	$948	100%
Upmc	$948 - $2,734	100%
Advantra	$957	101%
Aetna	$957 - $3,654	101%
Wellcare	$993	105%
Geisinger	$1,038 - $3,678	109%
Ibc	$1,264 - $8,218	133%

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 $1,044.
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 Jefferson Einstein Montgomery 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.