Screening colonoscopy Cost (2026) — Compare Hospital Prices

Screening colonoscopy is a preventive screening. Prices are from 1888 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$1,202median cash price · 1888 hospitals, 52 statestypically $487–$2,855 depending on the hospital

≈ 3.2× Medicare · On the higher sideFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)

$2,309

Cash / self-pay

$1,202

Insurer-negotiated

$1,108

Medicare pays

$378

$487$2,855

Median cash $1,202 · Medicare $378 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)

Is this a fair price?

1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $1,202 — about 3.2× the Medicare rate ($378). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($757).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $2,309 list price could save about $1,107 (48%).

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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

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Hospital	Location	Cash	Insurer	CMS rating	ER wait	Readmit
Mon Health Medical Center	Morgantown, WV	$193	$171	★ 4/5	185 min	—
Mon Health Marion	Whitehall, WV	$193	$171	—	86 min	—
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital	Nacogdoches, TX	$197	$526	★ 2/5	174 min	—
Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Inc	Gassaway, WV	$200	—	—	102 min	—
St Barnabas Hospital	Bronx, NY	$210	$199	★ 1/5	301 min	—
Harrison Community Hospital	Cadiz, OH	$215	—	—	82 min	—
Satanta District Hospital, Clinics, & Ltcu	Satanta, KS	$225	$257	—	105 min	—
Page Hospital	Page, AZ	$227	$312	—	78 min	—
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center	Martinez, CA	$250	—	★ 4/5	171 min	—
Ozark Health	Clinton, AR	$256	$289	★ 4/5	132 min	—
Harbor Beach Community Hospital	Harbor Beach, MI	$271	—	—	100 min	—
Albany Medical Center Hospital	Albany, NY	$278	$358	★ 1/5	266 min	—
Albany VA Medical Center	Albany, NY	$278	$358	★ 2/5	—	—
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital	Newberry, MI	$283	$321	—	112 min	—
Medina Memorial Hospital	Medina, NY	$287	$434	—	122 min	—
Southern Ohio Medical Center	Portsmouth, OH	$289	$432	★ 4/5	226 min	—
Adventist Health Mendocino Coast	Fort Bragg, CA	$294	$445	★ 3/5	133 min	—
Monroe County Hospital	Monroeville, AL	$303	$841	—	—	—
McKenzie Health System	Sandusky, MI	$304	$405	—	133 min	—
Titusville Area Hospital	Titusville, PA	$306	$173	★ 2/5	138 min	—
Slidell Memorial Hospital	Slidell, LA	$307	$834	★ 2/5	203 min	—
Holy Cross Hospital a Div of Taos Health Systems	Taos, NM	$313	$2,183	★ 1/5	92 min	—
Stevens Community Medical Center Inc	Morris, MN	$315	$179	—	166 min	—
Southwest Healthcare Services	Bowman, ND	$317	$363	—	118 min	—
John H Stroger Jr Hospital	Chicago, IL	$322	$300	★ 2/5	293 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 Screening colonoscopy

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: $1,202; Medicare pays $378.

Insurer	Hospitals	Negotiated median
Medicare	322	$85 $75 – $917
Medicaid	189	$108 $58 – $486
Univera	16	$149 $75 – $281
Tricare / VA	260	$175 $82 – $1,079
Highmark	82	$218 $80 – $1,122
Independent Health	30	$319 $160 – $851
MVP Health Care	51	$333 $167 – $1,497
Amerigroup	130	$363 $214 – $1,188
UCare	57	$462 $125 – $1,919
Molina Healthcare	456	$466 $80 – $1,503
HealthPartners	183	$466 $123 – $2,186
Blue Cross Blue Shield	1111	$576 $85 – $2,508
Priority Health	34	$587 $83 – $1,287
Medica	110	$605 $166 – $1,873
Harvard Pilgrim	28	$655 $204 – $1,773
Sanford Health Plan	45	$729 $132 – $1,533
AvMed	14	$740 $146 – $4,078
Centene / Ambetter	648	$764 $85 – $1,982
Workers' Comp / No-Fault	45	$797 $190 – $1,568
Coventry	79	$887 $187 – $2,556
UPMC Health Plan	53	$906 $162 – $2,873
Humana	801	$911 $152 – $2,614
Geisinger	32	$913 $268 – $3,233
Devoted Health	117	$916 $249 – $1,099
Security Health Plan	30	$921 $166 – $2,488
Anthem	406	$936 $85 – $3,990
Kaiser Permanente	169	$956 $92 – $2,924
SelectHealth	31	$968 $432 – $1,949
AmeriHealth	130	$1,004 $262 – $3,689
UnitedHealthcare	1265	$1,040 $191 – $3,394
Bright Health	35	$1,184 $870 – $3,105
Health Net	160	$1,190 $108 – $3,078
MultiPlan / PHCS network	448	$1,488 $279 – $3,972
EmblemHealth	60	$1,492 $337 – $12,590
Aetna	1138	$1,583 $175 – $4,954
Healthcare Highways	36	$1,877 $1,217 – $2,251
Cigna	863	$2,610 $291 – $4,304
Oscar Health	192	$2,943 $645 – $3,505

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

State	Median cash
Vermont	$595
Missouri	$623
Arkansas	$656
Louisiana	$689
Kentucky	$745
Oregon	$750

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.

Clinician	Specialty	Location	Medicare services
David Rutta, MD	Gastroenterology	Scranton, PA	254
Richard Caruso, MD	Gastroenterology	Lewes, DE	250
Bharat Patel, MD	Gastroenterology	Scranton, PA	240
Cynthia Wright, MD	Gastroenterology	Flowood, MS	210
Donald Abrahm, M.D.	Gastroenterology	Newport Beach, CA	199
Michael Moran, MD	Gastroenterology	Easton, MD	187
Victor Nwakakwa, MD	Gastroenterology	Lakeland, FL	181
Alexandre Nader, M.D.	Gastroenterology	Hyannis, MA	179
Jay Yamin, M.D.	Gastroenterology	Hyannis, MA	178
Jan Barrios, MD	Gastroenterology	Naples, FL	178
Jeffrey Mundorf, M.D.	Gastroenterology	San Luis Obispo, CA	175
Michael Gilbreath, MD	Gastroenterology	Hilton Head, SC	172

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Commonly billed under: HCPCS G0105, HCPCS G0121.

Does Medicare cover Screening colonoscopy?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Screening colonoscopy. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $378. As a preventive screening, many people pay $0 when it’s done as recommended and the provider accepts Medicare assignment.

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 1888 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $1,202, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $2,309, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $1,108, a Medicare rate of about $378. Most cash prices fall between $487 and $2,855 — 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 Screening colonoscopy cost without insurance?

The median cash (self-pay) price across 1888 US hospitals is $1,202. Most hospitals fall between $487 and $2,855. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.

Does Medicare cover Screening colonoscopy?

Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $378). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.

What does Medicare pay for Screening colonoscopy?

Medicare pays about $378. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.

Why do Screening colonoscopy 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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