How much does a Colonoscopy cost?

Colonoscopy (diagnostic) · CPT 45378 · A colonoscopy uses a flexible scope to examine the colon, used to screen for and prevent colon cancer.

The typical insurer-negotiated price for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) is about $1,422, with most between $776 and $2,270 ($1,484 cash/self-pay). Based on published rates from 2,789 U.S. hospitals. Hospital list charges run about $2,672 — roughly 1.9× higher.

Insurer-negotiated
$1,422
typical · $776$2,270
Cash / self-pay
$1,484
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,672
1.9× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 2,789hospitals' machine-readable price files (required by federal law since 2021). Figures are estimates and vary by hospital, region, insurer, and plan.

Colonoscopy (diagnostic) cost — frequently asked questions

How much does a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) cost with insurance?

The typical insurer-negotiated rate for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) is about $1,422, with most falling between $776 and $2,270, based on published rates from 2,789 U.S. hospitals. What you actually pay depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance.

How much does a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) cost without insurance?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) run around $1,484. Uninsured patients are often billed the much higher hospital "list" charge first (about $2,672), so it's worth asking for the cash or self-pay rate and negotiating.

Why is my hospital Colonoscopy (diagnostic) bill so much higher?

Hospital "list" (chargemaster) prices for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) run about $2,672 — roughly 1.9× the $1,422 insurers actually pay. The list price is a starting point almost no one pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of a Colonoscopy (diagnostic)?

Yes. If you were charged well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,422), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real hospital pricing data and can negotiate it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

Were you charged more than $1,422?

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Colonoscopy (diagnostic) cost by location

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