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.

Insurer-negotiated
$1,154
typical · $467$1,927
Cash / self-pay
$965
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$1,824
1.6× the negotiated rate

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?

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Flexible sigmoidoscopy cost by location

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