CMS Price Transparency Data

Colonoscopy (diagnostic)

Facility: Eskenazi Health

Billing Code: 45378 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 45378
  • Insurance Median: $2,273
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,352
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) at Eskenazi Health is $2,273. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,352. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $950.1, this hospital’s rate is 2.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 720 Eskenazi Avenue, Indianapolis, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,352

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,273

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: $5,352 (563%)
Insurance Median: $2,273 (239%)
Cash: $5,352 (563% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,273 (239% 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 239% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 139%). 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
Humana $983 - $2,273 103%
Medicare (plans) $983 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $983 - $2,273 103%
UnitedHealthcare $983 - $2,273 103%
Aetna $1,613 170%
United Medical Resources [3038] $2,270 239%
Caresource Hip [6004] $2,273 239%
Medicaid / KanCare $2,273 239%
Mdwise Hip [6003] $2,273 239%
Managed Health Services Hip [6002] $2,273 239%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 720 Eskenazi Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46202
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals