CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Facility: University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority

Billing Code: 45380 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 45380
  • Insurance Median: $3,207
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,266
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.62x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy with biopsy at University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority is $3,207. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,266. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $1,222.56, this hospital’s rate is 2.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,266

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,207

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%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $4,266 (349%)
Insurance Median: $3,207 (262%)
Cash: $4,266 (349% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,207 (262% 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 262% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 162%). 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 $1,223 - $7,603 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,223 - $9,006 100%
Humana $1,223 - $1,834 100%
Medicare (plans) $1,223 - $1,871 100%
UnitedHealthcare $1,223 - $5,934 100%
Alliance_Premier_Network $2,264 - $4,529 185%
Mercycare $2,351 - $4,702 192%
Triology $2,417 - $5,783 198%
Security_Health_Plan $2,560 - $6,020 209%
Employer'S_Coalition_On_Health $2,607 - $7,300 213%
Alliance $2,666 - $5,332 218%
Hfn $2,702 - $7,300 221%
United_Healthcare $2,716 - $8,049 222%
Beloit_Health_System $2,749 - $5,498 225%
Aspirus_Health_Plan $2,768 - $5,536 226%
Cigna $2,844 - $5,688 233%
Health_Partners_Insurance $2,891 - $5,783 236%
Health_Payment_Systems $2,905 - $5,810 238%
Dean_Health_Plan $3,034 - $6,067 248%
Medical_Associates $3,128 - $6,257 256%
Wps $3,285 - $7,233 269%
Employers_Healthcare_Coalition_Of_Wi $3,318 - $6,636 271%
Aspirus_Network_Inc $3,650 - $7,300 299%
Chorus_Community $3,792 - $7,584 310%
Ghc_Eau_Claire_Health_Plan $3,792 - $7,584 310%
Multiplan $3,792 - $8,722 310%
Sheybogan_Employers_Health_Network $3,792 - $7,584 310%
Coventry $4,029 - $8,058 330%
Dean_Care $4,029 - $8,058 330%
Healthsmart $4,171 - $8,342 341%

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