CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45378
Insurance Median: $1,777
Cash Discount Price: $1,131
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.87x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital is $1,777. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,131. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 1.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 388 Ben Bolt Avenue, Tazewell, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,131

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,777

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%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $1,131 (119%)

Insurance Median: $1,777 (187%)

Cash: $1,131 (119% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,777 (187% 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.

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
Humana	$96 - $886	10%
Corvel	$275	29%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$304 - $4,909	32%
Sentara Health Plan	$310 - $2,003	33%
Abh Of Va (Formerly Coventry)	$319	34%
Abh Of Wva (Formerly Coventry)	$319	34%
UnitedHealthcare	$319 - $2,641	34%
Aetna	$816 - $2,145	86%
Allcare	$869	91%
Gateway - Tier 3	$1,777	187%
Vhn - Ultra	$2,003	211%
Cigna	$2,052 - $2,187	216%
Connecticare	$2,262	238%
Vhn - Plus	$2,488	262%
Gateway - Tier 2	$2,585	272%
Vhn	$2,585	272%
Integrated Health Plan	$2,746	289%
Vhn - Link	$2,908	306%
Gateway - Tier 1	$3,069	323%
Vhn - Secondary Payors	$3,069	323%
National Provider Network	$3,102	326%

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 $1,131.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 45378.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 45378.
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.