Flexible sigmoidoscopy Cost (2026) — Compare Hospital Prices

Flexible sigmoidoscopy is an endoscopic (scope) procedure. Prices are from 1891 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$1,190median cash price · 1891 hospitals, 52 statestypically $341–$3,272 depending on the hospital

≈ 3.7× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)

$2,257

Cash / self-pay

$1,190

Insurer-negotiated

$1,011

Medicare pays

$323

$341$3,272

Median cash $1,190 · Medicare $323 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)

Is this a fair price?

1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $1,190 — about 3.7× the Medicare rate ($323). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($646).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $2,257 list price could save about $1,067 (47%).

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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
Red Bud Regional Hospital	Red Bud, IL	$184	$292	★ 4/5	121 min	15.6%
Deaconess Hospital Inc	Evansville, IN	$184	$110	★ 2/5	189 min	15.3%
The Women's Hospital	Newburgh, IN	$184	$184	★ 5/5	128 min	—
Deaconess Henderson Hospital	Henderson, KY	$184	$256	★ 2/5	127 min	15.1%
Lake Region Healthcare Corporation	Fergus Falls, MN	$185	$80	★ 4/5	147 min	13.8%
Maimonides Medical Center	Brooklyn, NY	$188	—	★ 2/5	206 min	17.2%
Artesia General Hospital	Artesia, NM	$188	$472	—	101 min	15.0%
Providence Mount Carmel Hospital	Colville, WA	$190	—	★ 3/5	149 min	14.3%
UPMC Cole	Coudersport, PA	$194	$235	★ 4/5	151 min	14.9%
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital	Brattleboro, VT	$195	$201	★ 3/5	176 min	14.4%
Altru Hospital	Grand Forks, ND	$197	$1,073	★ 3/5	167 min	13.9%
Richardson Medical Center	Rayville, LA	$215	$273	—	57 min	15.1%
Big Sandy Medical Center	Big Sandy, MT	$219	$270	—	72 min	—
Washington Regional Medical Center	Fayetteville, AR	$225	—	★ 4/5	216 min	13.3%
Washington County Hospital	Washington, KS	$225	$225	—	96 min	14.8%
Whitesburg ARH Hospital	Whitesburg, KY	$225	$64	★ 3/5	160 min	14.9%
East Jefferson General Hospital	Metairie, LA	$226	$3,904	★ 2/5	162 min	15.3%
University Health System, Inc	Knoxville, TN	$226	$538	★ 4/5	245 min	14.9%
East Tennessee Childrens Hospital	Knoxville, TN	$226	$538	—	—	—
Gordon Memorial Hospital District	Gordon, NE	$227	$213	—	105 min	15.4%
Community Memorial Hospital	Cloquet, MN	$228	$569	—	128 min	15.2%
St Mary's Healthcare	Amsterdam, NY	$229	$682	★ 3/5	155 min	15.4%
Summersville Regional Medical Center	Summersville, WV	$232	—	★ 2/5	140 min	15.1%
West Jefferson Medical Center	Marrero, LA	$238	$1,142	★ 3/5	154 min	15.0%
Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County	Darlington, WI	$239	$98	—	103 min	14.9%

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 Flexible sigmoidoscopy

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: $1,190; Medicare pays $323.

Insurer	Hospitals	Negotiated median
Medicaid	255	$23 $3 – $161
Medicare	446	$32 $4 – $956
Univera	15	$84 $46 – $281
Highmark	112	$91 $9 – $1,720
Independent Health	36	$157 $36 – $911
Tricare / VA	305	$167 $8 – $1,113
Geisinger	62	$197 $76 – $1,521
MVP Health Care	71	$276 $57 – $2,633
Blue Cross Blue Shield	1094	$329 $17 – $2,691
Amerigroup	140	$345 $131 – $983
AmeriHealth	168	$349 $56 – $3,473
Anthem	475	$381 $20 – $3,720
Workers' Comp / No-Fault	90	$454 $194 – $1,420
HealthPartners	181	$465 $29 – $1,893
UCare	62	$470 $50 – $1,695
Molina Healthcare	499	$472 $26 – $2,702
Priority Health	48	$477 $46 – $2,643
Health Net	231	$594 $20 – $2,990
Sanford Health Plan	56	$736 $53 – $1,663
Harvard Pilgrim	44	$745 $125 – $1,568
UPMC Health Plan	84	$813 $70 – $2,513
Bright Health	52	$827 $607 – $2,644
Centene / Ambetter	682	$855 $20 – $1,982
Medica	143	$889 $71 – $2,037
Security Health Plan	51	$908 $58 – $2,120
Kaiser Permanente	190	$912 $21 – $2,690
Devoted Health	133	$913 $790 – $1,083
Humana	849	$913 $34 – $2,634
SelectHealth	42	$1,008 $125 – $5,307
UnitedHealthcare	1263	$1,018 $71 – $3,400
Coventry	101	$1,042 $66 – $2,505
MultiPlan / PHCS network	530	$1,268 $43 – $2,871
Aetna	1160	$1,343 $84 – $3,861
Healthcare Highways	43	$1,616 $1,217 – $2,251
Cigna	920	$2,340 $210 – $7,480
Oscar Health	192	$2,837 $587 – $3,505
EmblemHealth	55	$3,362 $385 – $12,211
AvMed	43	$4,922 $93 – $11,304

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	$334
Maine	$409
Indiana	$452
Maryland	$487
Puerto Rico	$500
Arkansas	$577

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
Martin Weiser, MD	Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)	New York, NY	142
John Marks, MD	Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)	Wynnewood, PA	124
Emmanouil Pappou, M.D., PH.D.	Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)	New York, NY	123
Jesse Smith, MD, PHD	Surgical Oncology	Houston, TX	120
Maria Castano, M.D.	Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)	New York, NY	109
Joseph Notaro, M.D.	Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)	Edison, NJ	101
Julio Garcia-Aguilar, MD	Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)	Duarte, CA	95
Scott Fengler, MD	Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)	Tulsa, OK	93
Emmanouil Pappou, M.D., PH.D.	Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)	New York, NY	92
Ron Landmann, MD	Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)	Jacksonville, FL	81
Steven Harper, MD	Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)	Abington, PA	80
Dean Pappas, MD	Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)	Garden City, NY	69

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Does Medicare cover Flexible sigmoidoscopy?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Flexible sigmoidoscopy. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $323. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $65 — 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 1891 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $1,190, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $2,257, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $1,011, a Medicare rate of about $323. Most cash prices fall between $341 and $3,272 — 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 Flexible sigmoidoscopy cost without insurance?

The median cash (self-pay) price across 1891 US hospitals is $1,190. Most hospitals fall between $341 and $3,272. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.

Does Medicare cover Flexible sigmoidoscopy?

Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $323). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.

What does Medicare pay for Flexible sigmoidoscopy?

Medicare pays about $323. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.

Why do Flexible sigmoidoscopy 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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