Screening colonoscopy Cost (2026) — Compare Hospital Prices

Screening colonoscopy is a preventive screening. Prices are from 1884 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$1,223median cash price · 1884 hospitals, 52 statestypically $487–$2,854 depending on the hospital

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

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)

$2,362

Cash / self-pay

$1,223

Insurer-negotiated

$1,117

Medicare pays

$378

$487$2,854

Median cash $1,223 · Medicare $378 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)

Is this a fair price?

1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $1,223 — 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 $2,362 list price could save about $1,139 (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

See negotiated rates for your insurer:

Hospital	Location	Cash	Insurer	CMS rating	ER wait	Readmit
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 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 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: $1,223; Medicare pays $378.

Insurer	Hospitals	Negotiated median
Medicare	322	$85 $75 – $916
Medicaid	191	$108 $58 – $486
Univera	16	$149 $75 – $281
Tricare / VA	259	$175 $82 – $1,079
Highmark	76	$220 $79 – $1,125
Independent Health	30	$319 $160 – $851
MVP Health Care	51	$333 $167 – $1,497
Amerigroup	130	$363 $215 – $1,252
UCare	57	$462 $125 – $1,919
HealthPartners	183	$465 $123 – $2,186
Molina Healthcare	458	$482 $80 – $1,545
Blue Cross Blue Shield	1111	$572 $85 – $2,506
Medica	110	$605 $166 – $1,872
Harvard Pilgrim	28	$655 $204 – $1,777
Priority Health	35	$656 $83 – $1,280
Centene / Ambetter	648	$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	79	$873 $186 – $2,556
Humana	796	$915 $153 – $2,614
Devoted Health	116	$916 $249 – $1,099
Security Health Plan	30	$921 $166 – $2,488
UPMC Health Plan	52	$927 $187 – $2,764
Geisinger	31	$946 $337 – $3,392
Anthem	403	$951 $85 – $4,177
Kaiser Permanente	170	$956 $92 – $2,976
SelectHealth	31	$968 $432 – $1,949
AmeriHealth	129	$1,001 $266 – $3,689
UnitedHealthcare	1260	$1,036 $192 – $3,400
Bright Health	35	$1,184 $870 – $3,105
Health Net	160	$1,190 $108 – $3,078
EmblemHealth	60	$1,522 $737 – $18,105
MultiPlan / PHCS network	447	$1,528 $289 – $3,972
Aetna	1135	$1,606 $176 – $4,955
Healthcare Highways	36	$1,877 $1,217 – $2,251
Cigna	857	$2,610 $300 – $4,304
Oscar Health	190	$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

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 1884 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $1,223, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $2,362, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $1,117, 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 1884 US hospitals is $1,223. Most hospitals fall between $487 and $2,854. 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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