How much does a Flexible sigmoidoscopy cost?
Flexible sigmoidoscopy · CPT 45330 · A flexible sigmoidoscopy examines the lower portion of the colon with a flexible scope.
The typical insurer-negotiated price for a Flexible sigmoidoscopy is about $1,154, with most between $467 and $1,927 ($965 cash/self-pay). Based on published rates from 2,693 U.S. hospitals. Hospital list charges run about $1,824 — roughly 1.6× higher.
Source: medians across 2,693hospitals' machine-readable price files (required by federal law since 2021). Figures are estimates and vary by hospital, region, insurer, and plan.
Flexible sigmoidoscopy cost — frequently asked questions
How much does a Flexible sigmoidoscopy cost with insurance?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate for a Flexible sigmoidoscopy is about $1,154, with most falling between $467 and $1,927, based on published rates from 2,693 U.S. hospitals. What you actually pay depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance.
How much does a Flexible sigmoidoscopy cost without insurance?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Flexible sigmoidoscopy run around $965. Uninsured patients are often billed the much higher hospital "list" charge first (about $1,824), so it's worth asking for the cash or self-pay rate and negotiating.
Why is my hospital Flexible sigmoidoscopy bill so much higher?
Hospital "list" (chargemaster) prices for a Flexible sigmoidoscopy run about $1,824 — roughly 1.6× the $1,154 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 Flexible sigmoidoscopy?
Yes. If you were charged well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,154), 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 $1,154?
Upload your bill and Upfronte will check it against real hospital pricing data and negotiate overcharges. No savings, no fee.
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