CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: St Nicholas Hospital

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 45378
  • Insurance Median: $2,523
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,775
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at St Nicholas Hospital is $2,523. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,775. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 2.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 Superior Ave, Sheboygan, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,775

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,523

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: $2,775 (292%)
Insurance Median: $2,523 (266%)
Cash: $2,775 (292% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,523 (266% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 266% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 166%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $211 - $3,160 22%
Community Care Family Care $211 - $422 22%
Managed Health Services $211 - $422 22%
Medicaid / KanCare $211 - $422 22%
Meridian Health Plan $211 - $422 22%
Molina Healthcare $224 - $881 24%
Triology $224 - $3,322 24%
Aetna $441 - $4,205 46%
Humana $441 - $4,205 46%
Medica $441 - $881 46%
Medicare (plans) $441 - $881 46%
UnitedHealthcare $441 - $4,205 46%
Security Health Plan $445 - $2,684 47%
Naphcare $991 - $1,983 104%
Molina Healthcare Of Wi $2,103 221%
Hshs Employees $2,279 240%
Arise Health Plan $2,523 266%
Wea Provider Network $2,607 - $3,028 274%
Cigna $2,944 310%
Interplan $2,944 310%
Network Health Plan $2,944 310%
Health Care Alliance $3,070 323%
Health Eos $3,154 332%
Healthsmart $3,154 332%
Wisconsin Physician Service $3,364 354%
Multiplan/Phcs $3,532 372%
Choicecare $3,574 376%
North Central Healthcare Alliance $3,869 407%
First Health $3,995 420%
P360 Small Group $4,036 425%
Prevea Health Network $4,036 425%
Caterpillar, Inc. $4,205 443%
Cofinity $4,205 443%
Live360 $4,205 443%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3100 Superior Ave, Sheboygan, WI 53081
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals