How much does a Colonoscopy cost in California?
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) · CPT 45378 · State: California
In California, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) is about $1,795, with most between $1,195 and $2,852 ($2,080 cash/self-pay). Based on 225 California hospitals — 26% higher than the national typical of $1,422. Hospital list charges run about $3,764 (2.1× higher).
Source: medians across 225 California hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Colonoscopy (diagnostic) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) cost in California — FAQs
How much does a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) cost in California?
In California, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) is about $1,795, with most between $1,195 and $2,852, based on 225 California hospitals. That's 26% higher than the national typical of $1,422.
How much does a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) cost without insurance in California?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) in California run around $2,080. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $3,764), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my California hospital bill for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) so high?
California hospital "list" charges for a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) run about $3,764 — roughly 2.1× the $1,795 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.
Can I negotiate the cost of a Colonoscopy (diagnostic) in California?
Yes. If a California hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,795), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real California hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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