CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 45378
  • Insurance Median: $2,254
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,324
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.37x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority is $2,254. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,324. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 2.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,324

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,254

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: $2,324 (245%)
Insurance Median: $2,254 (237%)
Cash: $2,324 (245% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,254 (237% 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 237% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 137%). 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
Aetna $950 - $3,106 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $950 - $3,679 100%
Humana $950 100%
Medicare (plans) $950 - $969 100%
UnitedHealthcare $950 - $2,424 100%
Alliance_Premier_Network $1,850 195%
Mercycare $1,921 202%
Triology $1,975 - $2,363 208%
Security_Health_Plan $2,091 - $2,459 220%
Employer'S_Coalition_On_Health $2,130 - $2,982 224%
Alliance $2,178 229%
Hfn $2,208 - $2,982 232%
United_Healthcare $2,219 - $3,288 234%
Beloit_Health_System $2,246 236%
Aspirus_Health_Plan $2,262 238%
Cigna $2,324 245%
Health_Partners_Insurance $2,363 249%
Health_Payment_Systems $2,374 250%
Dean_Health_Plan $2,479 261%
Medical_Associates $2,556 269%
Wps $2,684 - $2,955 282%
Employers_Healthcare_Coalition_Of_Wi $2,711 285%
Aspirus_Network_Inc $2,982 314%
Chorus_Community $3,098 326%
Ghc_Eau_Claire_Health_Plan $3,098 326%
Multiplan $3,098 - $3,563 326%
Sheybogan_Employers_Health_Network $3,098 326%
Coventry $3,292 346%
Dean_Care $3,292 346%
Healthsmart $3,408 359%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals