CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Astria Sunnyside Hospital

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45378
Insurance Median: $1,547
Cash Discount Price: $1,716
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.63x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Astria Sunnyside Hospital is $1,547. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,716. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 1.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1016 Tacoma Avenue, Sunnyside, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,716

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,547

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: $1,716 (181%)

Insurance Median: $1,547 (163%)

Cash: $1,716 (181% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,547 (163% 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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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Medicare (plans)	$209 - $760	22%
Aetna	$738 - $2,649	78%
Healthcomp_Ihs	$738	78%
Humana	$738 - $2,709	78%
Medicaid / KanCare	$738 - $923	78%
Molina	$738	78%
Va	$738	78%
Tricare	$746	79%
Regence	$1,547	163%
Cigna	$1,806	190%
Li	$1,848	195%
First_Choice	$2,258	238%
Tpsc	$2,348	247%
Kaiser	$2,363	249%
Premera	$2,450	258%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,558	269%
Fhpw	$2,649	279%
Healthcomp	$2,709	285%
Bcchp	$3,010	317%
Great_Rivers	$3,010	317%
Zenith	$3,010	317%

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 $1,716.
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 Astria Sunnyside 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.