CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Multicare Auburn Medical Center

Billing Code: 45380 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45380
Insurance Median: $2,035
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.66x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy with biopsy at Multicare Auburn Medical Center is $2,035. 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 1.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 202 North Division Street Plaza One, Auburn, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,035

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: $2,035 (166%)

Ins. Median: $2,035 (166% 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
Molina	$674 - $2,379	55%
Community Health Plan Of Washington	$727 - $2,168	59%
Coordinated Care	$727	59%
UnitedHealthcare	$727 - $1,338	59%
Wellpoint	$727	59%
Aetna	$1,325 - $5,501	108%
Regence	$1,325	108%
Wellcare	$1,350	110%
Premera	$1,902 - $5,418	156%
Ambetter / Centene	$2,572	210%
First Choice	$3,513 - $6,387	287%
Kaiser	$4,422	362%
Cigna	$7,058	577%

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 Multicare Auburn Medical Center 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.