How much does a Colposcopy cost?

Colposcopy · CPT 57452 · A colposcopy closely examines the cervix, often after an abnormal Pap smear.

The typical insurer-negotiated price for a Colposcopy is about $360, with most between $196 and $1,261 ($322 cash/self-pay). Based on published rates from 2,268 U.S. hospitals. Hospital list charges run about $502 — roughly 1.4× higher.

Insurer-negotiated
$360
typical · $196$1,261
Cash / self-pay
$322
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$502
1.4× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 2,268hospitals' machine-readable price files (required by federal law since 2021). Figures are estimates and vary by hospital, region, insurer, and plan.

Colposcopy cost — frequently asked questions

How much does a Colposcopy cost with insurance?

The typical insurer-negotiated rate for a Colposcopy is about $360, with most falling between $196 and $1,261, based on published rates from 2,268 U.S. hospitals. What you actually pay depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance.

How much does a Colposcopy cost without insurance?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Colposcopy run around $322. Uninsured patients are often billed the much higher hospital "list" charge first (about $502), so it's worth asking for the cash or self-pay rate and negotiating.

Why is my hospital Colposcopy bill so much higher?

Hospital "list" (chargemaster) prices for a Colposcopy run about $502 — roughly 1.4× the $360 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 Colposcopy?

Yes. If you were charged well above the typical negotiated rate (about $360), 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 $360?

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Colposcopy cost by location

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