Screening colonoscopy Cost by Hospital

Screening colonoscopy is a preventive screening. Prices are from 1876 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$1,234median cash price · 1876 hospitals, 52 statestypically $487–$2,854 depending on the hospital
≈ 3.3× Medicare · On the higher sideFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$2,363
Cash / self-pay
$1,234
Insurer-negotiated
$1,108
Medicare pays
$378
$487$2,854
Median cash $1,234  ·  Medicare $378  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $1,234 — about 3.3× 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 $2,363 list price could save about $1,130 (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

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Mon Health Medical Center Morgantown, WV $193 $171 ★ 4/5 195 min 15.5%
Mon Health Marion Whitehall, WV $193 $171 — 90 min 15.1%
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital Nacogdoches, TX $197 $526 ★ 2/5 178 min 15.4%
Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Inc Gassaway, WV $200 — — 102 min 15.0%
St Barnabas Hospital Bronx, NY $210 $199 ★ 1/5 312 min 15.1%
Harrison Community Hospital Cadiz, OH $215 — — 84 min 15.2%
Satanta District Hospital, Clinics, & Ltcu Satanta, KS $225 $257 — 105 min 15.5%
Page Hospital Page, AZ $227 $312 — 77 min —
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Martinez, CA $250 — ★ 4/5 175 min 14.2%
Ozark Health Clinton, AR $256 $289 ★ 4/5 150 min 14.7%
Harbor Beach Community Hospital Harbor Beach, MI $271 — — 95 min —
Albany Medical Center Hospital Albany, NY $278 $358 ★ 1/5 250 min 15.3%
Albany VA Medical Center Albany, NY $278 $358 ★ 2/5 — 16.2%
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital Newberry, MI $283 $321 — 114 min 15.0%
Gordon Memorial Hospital District Gordon, NE $286 $268 — 105 min 15.4%
Medina Memorial Hospital Medina, NY $287 $434 — 127 min —
Southern Ohio Medical Center Portsmouth, OH $289 $432 ★ 4/5 218 min 15.3%
Adventist Health Mendocino Coast Fort Bragg, CA $294 $445 ★ 3/5 134 min 14.5%
Monroe County Hospital Monroeville, AL $303 $841 ★ 1/5 126 min 15.9%
McKenzie Health System Sandusky, MI $304 $405 — 134 min 15.1%
Titusville Area Hospital Titusville, PA $306 $173 ★ 2/5 136 min 14.9%
Slidell Memorial Hospital Slidell, LA $307 $834 ★ 2/5 203 min 16.0%
Holy Cross Hospital a Div of Taos Health Systems Taos, NM $313 $2,183 ★ 1/5 98 min 14.7%
Stevens Community Medical Center Inc Morris, MN $315 $179 — 166 min 15.0%
Southwest Healthcare Services Bowman, ND $317 $363 — 120 min 15.0%

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 June 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: $1,234; Medicare pays $378.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicare 321
$85
$75 – $916
Medicaid 189
$108
$58 – $486
Univera 16
$149
$75 – $281
Tricare / VA 256
$175
$82 – $1,079
Highmark 76
$220
$79 – $1,125
Independent Health 29
$319
$160 – $594
MVP Health Care 51
$333
$167 – $1,497
Amerigroup 130
$363
$215 – $1,188
HealthPartners 180
$435
$123 – $2,186
UCare 56
$462
$125 – $1,923
Molina Healthcare 452
$482
$80 – $1,547
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1106
$569
$85 – $2,496
Medica 109
$605
$166 – $1,872
Harvard Pilgrim 28
$655
$204 – $1,777
Priority Health 35
$656
$83 – $1,280
Centene / Ambetter 645
$681
$85 – $1,982
Sanford Health Plan 45
$729
$132 – $1,533
AvMed 14
$740
$146 – $4,078
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 45
$797
$190 – $1,568
Coventry 76
$850
$186 – $2,556
Humana 793
$915
$153 – $2,614
Devoted Health 116
$916
$249 – $1,099
Security Health Plan 28
$921
$166 – $2,471
UPMC Health Plan 52
$927
$239 – $2,797
Geisinger 31
$946
$337 – $3,392
Anthem 401
$947
$85 – $4,188
Kaiser Permanente 170
$956
$92 – $2,976
SelectHealth 31
$968
$432 – $1,949
AmeriHealth 129
$1,000
$266 – $3,689
UnitedHealthcare 1254
$1,037
$192 – $3,400
Bright Health 35
$1,184
$870 – $3,105
Health Net 159
$1,190
$108 – $3,080
MultiPlan / PHCS network 446
$1,483
$287 – $3,972
EmblemHealth 60
$1,522
$737 – $18,105
Aetna 1127
$1,612
$177 – $4,955
Healthcare Highways 36
$1,877
$1,217 – $2,251
Cigna 849
$2,609
$300 – $4,304
Oscar Health 189
$2,943
$616 – $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

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

Prices by city

Chicago, ILDallas, TXHouston, TXFort Worth, TXBrooklyn, NYCleveland, OHLos Angeles, CANew York, NYPhiladelphia, PABronx, NYCharlotte, NCNashville, TNOklahoma City, OKPhoenix, AZPlano, TXAustin, TXColumbus, OHLubbock, TXSacramento, CASan Antonio, TXAnchorage, AKArlington, TXAtlanta, GAAurora, CO

Prices by state

TexasCaliforniaOhioWisconsinIllinoisNew YorkFloridaIowaMichiganMinnesotaGeorgiaKansasWashingtonNorth CarolinaColoradoPennsylvaniaVirginiaLouisianaNew JerseyTennesseeMissouriOklahomaNebraskaAlabamaMississippiArkansasIdahoIndianaMassachusettsOregonWest VirginiaSouth DakotaMontanaArizonaMaineSouth CarolinaKentuckyWyomingUtahConnecticutNew HampshireNevadaNorth DakotaAlaskaHawaiiVermontNew MexicoRhode IslandDelawareWashington DC

Commonly billed under: HCPCS G0105, HCPCS G0121.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 1876 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $1,234, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $2,363, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $1,108, a Medicare rate of about $378. Most cash prices fall between $487 and $2,854 — 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 1876 US hospitals is $1,234. Most hospitals fall between $487 and $2,854. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
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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