CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest

Billing Code: 45380 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45380
Insurance Median: $1,486
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy with biopsy at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest is $1,486. 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 $1,222.56, this hospital’s rate is 1.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,486

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%)

Insurance Median: $1,486 (122%)

Ins. Median: $1,486 (122% 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.

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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
Superior Health Plan	$429	35%
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$1,026 - $1,781	84%
Humana	$1,080 - $4,958	88%
Triwest	$1,080	88%
Corvel	$1,131	93%
Prime Health Services	$1,131	93%
American Health Plan	$1,134	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,134 - $1,808	93%
Procare Advantage	$1,134	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,242 - $3,223	102%
Injury Management Organization	$1,341	110%
Sedgwick	$1,614	132%
Healthsmart	$3,417	279%
Cigna	$3,421 - $4,025	280%
Aetna	$3,734	305%

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 $X.
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 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest 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.