CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Sheridan Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 45378
Insurance Median: $1,481
Cash Discount Price: $1,316
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.56x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Sheridan Memorial Hospital is $1,481. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,316. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 1.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1401 W 5Th St, Sheridan, WY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,316

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,481

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: $1,316 (139%)

Insurance Median: $1,481 (156%)

Cash: $1,316 (139% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,481 (156% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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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	$80	8%
Humana	$161	17%
Pacificsource-All Plans	$1,448	152%
Wise Provider Network-All Plans	$1,448	152%
Medi-Share Profee Only - All Plans	$1,480	156%
Miscellaneous-All Plans	$1,480	156%
Cigna	$1,530	161%
First Choice Comm - All Plans	$1,563	165%
Phcs Multiplan-All Plans	$1,563	165%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$1,563	165%

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 $1,316.
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 Sheridan Memorial 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.