CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Swedish Medical Center

Billing Code: 45380 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45380
Insurance Median: $3,143
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.57x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy with biopsy at Swedish Medical Center is $3,143. 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 2.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 747 Broadway, Seattle, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,143

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: $3,143 (257%)

Ins. Median: $3,143 (257% 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 257% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 157%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Kaiser	$1,386 - $2,079	113%
Aetna	$1,427 - $4,949	117%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,455 - $5,878	119%
Humana	$1,469	120%
Blue Shield	$1,497	122%
Amerigroup	$1,524	125%
Cigna	$1,663 - $7,277	136%
Community Health Plan	$2,217	181%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,494 - $4,138	204%
Coordinated Care	$2,564	210%
Blue Shield-Ballard	$3,143 - $4,216	257%
Blue Shield-First Hill	$3,143 - $4,216	257%
Blue Shield-Mill Creek	$3,143 - $4,216	257%
Blue Shield-Redmond	$3,143 - $4,216	257%
Providence Health Plan	$4,210	344%
First Choice	$4,720 - $5,021	386%

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 Swedish 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.