Anoscopy Cost by Hospital

Anoscopy is an endoscopic (scope) procedure. Prices are from 1763 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$176median cash price · 1763 hospitals, 52 statestypically $72–$532 depending on the hospital
≈ 1.4× Medicare · Reasonable vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$317
Cash / self-pay
$176
Insurer-negotiated
$164
Medicare pays
$129
$72$532
Median cash $176  ·  Medicare $129  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $176 — 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 $317 list price could save about $141 (44%).

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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 ★ 4/5 183 min 15.0%
Grove City Medical Center Grove City, PA $27 $50 ★ 4/5 147 min 14.1%
O'connor Hospital Delhi, NY $27 $56 88 min 14.7%
Cobleskill Regional Hospital Cobleskill, NY $27 $54 ★ 4/5 109 min 14.6%
Adventist Health Tulare Tulare, CA $28 $41 ★ 3/5 195 min 15.0%
Allegheny Valley Hospital Natrona, PA $28 $50 ★ 4/5 201 min 15.7%
Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $28 $50 ★ 3/5 274 min 14.7%
Saint Joseph London London, KY $28 $136 ★ 3/5 194 min 14.4%
CHI Saint Joseph Flaget Memorial Hospital Bardstown, KY $28 $136 ★ 3/5 144 min 15.1%
Saint Joseph Mount Sterling Mount Sterling, KY $28 $136 ★ 4/5 129 min 15.2%
Saint Joseph East Lexington, KY $28 $136 ★ 2/5 136 min 15.2%
CHI Saint Joseph Berea Nf Berea, KY $28 $136 ★ 4/5 126 min 14.7%
Burleson St Joseph Health Center Caldwell, TX $28 $80 80 min
Madison St Joseph Health Center Madisonville, TX $28 $76 104 min
Grimes St Joseph Health Center Navasota, TX $28 $105 94 min
Little Falls Hospital Little Falls, NY $28 $44 ★ 2/5 110 min 15.7%
Unity Health-Jacksonville Jacksonville, AR $30 130 min 15.2%
Unity Health-Newport Newport, AR $30 104 min 15.4%
Northern Maine Medical Center Fort Kent, ME $30 $207 147 min
Ahn Wexford Hospital Wexford, PA $30 $58 ★ 5/5 186 min 15.3%
Ascension Seton Williamson Round Rock, TX $31 $26 ★ 4/5 179 min 14.4%
Ascension Seton Hays Kyle, TX $31 $125 ★ 3/5 165 min 14.4%
West Penn Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $31 $50 ★ 3/5 203 min 16.3%
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson Carson City, MI $33 $136 ★ 4/5 95 min 15.2%
Edward W Sparrow Hospital Lansing, MI $33 $129 ★ 3/5 301 min 13.6%

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 August 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: $176; Medicare pays $129.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 241
$18
$13 – $264
Geisinger 54
$32
$28 – $454
Independent Health 26
$47
$18 – $175
Univera 15
$49
$34 – $99
Medicare 401
$73
$20 – $188
Priority Health 42
$74
$38 – $240
Highmark 90
$106
$21 – $290
AmeriHealth 164
$111
$21 – $823
Tricare / VA 282
$118
$24 – $214
MVP Health Care 63
$118
$36 – $466
Devoted Health 135
$126
$67 – $157
Amerigroup 120
$127
$18 – $800
UCare 63
$130
$37 – $295
Molina Healthcare 456
$133
$28 – $2,702
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 90
$133
$55 – $310
UPMC Health Plan 74
$137
$34 – $356
Humana 760
$139
$40 – $2,569
Centene / Ambetter 603
$145
$26 – $1,394
Blue Cross Blue Shield 970
$147
$26 – $1,119
HealthPartners 184
$156
$40 – $382
Kaiser Permanente 185
$161
$26 – $504
Medica 150
$175
$66 – $841
Harvard Pilgrim 35
$182
$93 – $399
Sanford Health Plan 52
$189
$41 – $291
Security Health Plan 48
$203
$100 – $391
Coventry 95
$205
$52 – $545
UnitedHealthcare 1137
$208
$42 – $2,577
Anthem 418
$211
$29 – $4,072
Health Net 200
$217
$34 – $912
MultiPlan / PHCS network 546
$231
$92 – $629
Aetna 1063
$261
$55 – $3,576
SelectHealth 37
$267
$129 – $5,307
Cigna 842
$368
$96 – $7,480
AvMed 50
$536
$57 – $11,304
EmblemHealth 48
$576
$82 – $9,640
Bright Health 50
$827
$607 – $2,644
Healthcare Highways 32
$2,152
$277 – $14,612
Oscar Health 170
$2,455
$168 – $3,549

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$92
Louisiana$104
Michigan$121
Oklahoma$124
Maine$127
North Carolina$129

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 1763 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $176, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $317, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $164, a Medicare rate of about $129. Most cash prices fall between $72 and $532 — 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 1763 US hospitals is $176. Most hospitals fall between $72 and $532. 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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