CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Facility: Aurora Medical Center - Summit

Billing Code: 45380 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45380
Insurance Median: $2,976
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy with biopsy at Aurora Medical Center - Summit is $2,976. 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 2.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 36500 Aurora Drive, Summit, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,976

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: $2,976 (243%)

Ins. Median: $2,976 (243% 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 243% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 143%). 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	$1,979 - $2,550	162%
Everpointe Elite	$2,153	176%
Aurora Caregiver	$2,450	200%
Molina Exchange	$2,568	210%
Common Ground	$2,727	223%
Quartz One	$2,790	228%
Wisconsin Physician Service	$2,883 - $3,035	236%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,955 - $3,242	242%
Aetna	$3,119	255%
Hs Technology	$3,152	258%
Centivo	$3,169	259%
Quartz Group	$3,260	267%
Health Payment Systems	$3,350	274%
Trilogy	$4,387	359%
Cigna	$6,800	556%

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 Aurora Medical Center - Summit 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.