Anoscopy Cost by Hospital

Anoscopy is an endoscopic (scope) procedure. Prices are from 1777 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$175median cash price · 1777 hospitals, 52 statestypically $73–$534 depending on the hospital
≈ 1.4× Medicare · Reasonable vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$318
Cash / self-pay
$175
Insurer-negotiated
$164
Medicare pays
$129
$73$534
Median cash $175  ·  Medicare $129  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $175 — about 1.4× the Medicare rate ($129). Reasonable. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($258).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $318 list price could save about $143 (45%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton Saint Johns, MI $27 $81 ★ 4/5 182 min —
Grove City Medical Center Grove City, PA $27 $50 ★ 4/5 150 min —
O'connor Hospital Delhi, NY $27 $56 — 95 min —
Cobleskill Regional Hospital Cobleskill, NY $27 $54 ★ 4/5 111 min —
Adventist Health Tulare Tulare, CA $28 $41 ★ 3/5 198 min —
Allegheny Valley Hospital Natrona, PA $28 $50 ★ 4/5 203 min —
Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $28 $50 ★ 3/5 274 min —
Saint Joseph London London, KY $28 $136 ★ 3/5 185 min —
CHI Saint Joseph Flaget Memorial Hospital Bardstown, KY $28 $136 ★ 3/5 149 min —
Saint Joseph Mount Sterling Mount Sterling, KY $28 $136 ★ 4/5 134 min —
Saint Joseph East Lexington, KY $28 $136 ★ 2/5 131 min —
CHI Saint Joseph Berea Nf Berea, KY $28 $136 ★ 4/5 126 min —
Burleson St Joseph Health Center Caldwell, TX $28 $80 — 80 min —
Madison St Joseph Health Center Madisonville, TX $28 $76 — 108 min —
Grimes St Joseph Health Center Navasota, TX $28 $105 — 92 min —
Little Falls Hospital Little Falls, NY $28 $44 ★ 2/5 109 min —
Unity Health-Jacksonville Jacksonville, AR $30 — — 130 min —
Unity Health-Newport Newport, AR $30 — — 103 min —
Northern Maine Medical Center Fort Kent, ME $30 $207 — 140 min —
Ahn Wexford Hospital Wexford, PA $30 $58 ★ 5/5 184 min —
Ascension Seton Williamson Round Rock, TX $31 $26 ★ 4/5 179 min —
Ascension Seton Hays Kyle, TX $31 $125 ★ 3/5 163 min —
West Penn Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $31 $50 ★ 3/5 208 min —
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson Carson City, MI $33 $136 ★ 4/5 91 min —
Edward W Sparrow Hospital Lansing, MI $33 $129 ★ 3/5 299 min —

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated October 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Anoscopy

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $175; Medicare pays $129.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 244
$18
$13 – $264
Geisinger 54
$32
$28 – $454
Independent Health 26
$47
$18 – $175
Univera 15
$49
$34 – $99
Medicare 406
$73
$20 – $188
Priority Health 41
$74
$38 – $240
Highmark 95
$106
$21 – $290
AmeriHealth 165
$111
$21 – $894
Tricare / VA 285
$118
$24 – $214
MVP Health Care 64
$123
$37 – $456
Amerigroup 121
$127
$18 – $800
Devoted Health 137
$127
$70 – $157
UCare 64
$130
$37 – $295
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 90
$133
$55 – $310
Molina Healthcare 458
$133
$28 – $2,702
UPMC Health Plan 77
$133
$33 – $356
Humana 769
$137
$39 – $2,569
Centene / Ambetter 617
$147
$26 – $1,394
Blue Cross Blue Shield 976
$147
$26 – $1,119
HealthPartners 185
$156
$40 – $381
Kaiser Permanente 185
$161
$26 – $505
Medica 151
$173
$60 – $780
Harvard Pilgrim 35
$182
$93 – $399
Sanford Health Plan 54
$189
$41 – $292
Coventry 97
$199
$53 – $545
Security Health Plan 48
$203
$100 – $391
Health Net 201
$217
$34 – $912
UnitedHealthcare 1161
$224
$44 – $2,564
MultiPlan / PHCS network 563
$232
$93 – $629
Aetna 1085
$257
$53 – $3,516
Anthem 435
$262
$35 – $3,563
SelectHealth 37
$267
$129 – $5,307
AvMed 52
$304
$52 – $11,304
Cigna 863
$374
$93 – $7,480
EmblemHealth 60
$795
$82 – $5,669
Bright Health 50
$827
$607 – $2,644
Healthcare Highways 32
$2,152
$277 – $14,612
Oscar Health 182
$2,455
$168 – $3,587

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Mississippi$93
Louisiana$104
Michigan$121
Maine$123
Oklahoma$124
New Hampshire$127

Prices by city

Prices by state

Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Beth Moore, M.D.Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)West Hollywood, CA496
Eli Shemesh, M.D.Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)Delray Beach, FL442
Mychailo Fulmes, M.D., PH.D.General SurgeryBrooklyn, NY410
Lynn O'connor, M.D.Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)Huntington, NY328
Sushil Pandey, MDColorectal Surgery (Proctology)Surprise, AZ321
Daniel Ng, MDColorectal Surgery (Proctology)Newport Beach, CA307
Ali Mahmood, MDColorectal Surgery (Proctology)Sugar Land, TX261
Matthew Schultzel, D.O.General SurgeryLa Jolla, CA241
Andrew Ross, M.D.Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)Boca Raton, FL236
Mohammed Iyoob Mohammed Ilyas, MDColorectal Surgery (Proctology)Rancho Mirage, CA234
Sanath Kumar, M.D.,Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)Orland Park, IL227
Anna Korkis, MDGastroenterologyRidgewood, NJ216

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Does Medicare cover Anoscopy?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Anoscopy. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $129. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $26 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 1777 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $175, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $318, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $164, a Medicare rate of about $129. Most cash prices fall between $73 and $534 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Anoscopy cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1777 US hospitals is $175. Most hospitals fall between $73 and $534. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Anoscopy?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $129). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Anoscopy?
Medicare pays about $129. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Anoscopy prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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