CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Facility: University Medical Center of El Paso

Billing Code: 45380 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45380
Insurance Median: $1,159
Cash Discount Price: $677
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy with biopsy at University Medical Center of El Paso is $1,159. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $677. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,222.56, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4815 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$677

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,159

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$1,222.56

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $1,222.56 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $677 (55%)

Insurance Median: $1,159 (95%)

Cash: $677 (55% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,159 (95% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $1,222.56 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
Healthnet	$187 - $547	15%
Amerigroup Tx	$429 - $88,460	35%
Medicaid / KanCare	$429 - $885	35%
Superior Tx	$429 - $920	35%
El Paso Health	$438	36%
Molina Tx	$472	39%
Aetna	$643 - $2,234	53%
Cigna	$1,159	95%
El Paso Health Dual	$1,159	95%
Medicare (plans)	$1,159	95%
Molina	$1,159	95%
Wellcare	$1,159	95%
Wellmed	$1,159	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,133 - $2,437	174%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,550	209%

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 $677.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 45380.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm University Medical Center of El Paso is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 45380.
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.