CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Tristar Northcrest Medical Center

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 45378
  • Insurance Median: $2,550
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.68x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Tristar Northcrest Medical Center is $2,550. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 2.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Northcrest Drive, Springfield, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,550

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%)
Insurance Median: $2,550 (268%)
Ins. Median: $2,550 (268% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 268% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 168%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
United $825 - $3,901 87%
Bright Health $870 - $1,187 92%
Ambetter / Centene $1,560 - $1,622 164%
Aetna $1,804 - $2,303 190%
Oscar $2,048 216%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2,435 256%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $2,550 268%
Humana $2,614 275%
Cigna $3,433 - $3,901 361%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 Northcrest Drive, Springfield, TN 37172
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals