CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Crescent Medical Center Lancaster

Billing Code: 45380 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45380
Insurance Median: $3,682
Cash Discount Price: $5,132
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy with biopsy at Crescent Medical Center Lancaster is $3,682. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,132. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,222.56, this hospital’s rate is 3.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2600 West Pleasant Run Road, Lancaster, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$5,132

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,682

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: $5,132 (420%)

Insurance Median: $3,682 (301%)

Cash: $5,132 (420% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,682 (301% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 301% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 201%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Oscar	$936 - $3,810	77%
Wellmed	$1,072	88%
Aetna	$1,094	89%
Choice Care	$1,094	89%
Superior Health Plan	$1,094	89%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,094	89%
Wellcare	$1,094	89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,873 - $9,525	153%
Prime Health Services	$3,043 - $12,383	249%
Cigna	$4,682 - $19,050	383%
Friday Health Insurance Company	$6,087 - $24,765	498%
Sana Benefits	$153,120	12525%

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 $5,132.
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 Crescent Medical Center Lancaster 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.