CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Facility: PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi

Billing Code: 45380 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45380
Insurance Median: $1,155
Cash Discount Price: $1,650
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy with biopsy at PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi is $1,155. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,650. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,222.56, this hospital’s rate is 0.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 345 S Water St, Corpus Christi, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,650

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,155

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: $1,650 (135%)

Insurance Median: $1,155 (94%)

Cash: $1,650 (135% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,155 (94% 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
Aetna	$184 - $1,108	15%
Driscoll Health Plan	$429	35%
Superior Health	$429	35%
Curative	$831	68%
Healthcare Highways	$908	74%
Christus Spohn Health Network	$990 - $1,108	81%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,108	91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,108 - $1,196	91%
Christus Health Plan	$1,108	91%
Cigna	$1,108	91%
Ilumed Aco Reach	$1,108	91%
Imperial Insurance Of Texas	$1,108	91%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,108	91%
Wellcare Complete	$1,108	91%
Wellmed	$1,108	91%
Wellpoint (Amerigroup)	$1,108	91%
America'S Choice Provider Network	$1,155	94%
Texas Independence Health Plan	$1,163	95%
Provider Network Of America	$1,238	101%
Quik Trip	$1,238	101%
Usa Managed Care Organization	$1,238	101%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network	$1,238 - $1,329	101%
Multiplan/Phcs	$1,320	108%
Prime Health Services	$1,402 - $1,938	115%
Ninety Degree Benefits	$1,661	136%
Sana Benefits	$1,661	136%

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 $1,650.
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 PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi 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.