How much does Colonoscopy cost?

The national average hospital charge for Colonoscopy (CPT 45378) is $3,100. The Medicare reference rate is $341, meaning hospitals charge about 9.1x the Medicare rate on average.

What does Medicare pay for Colonoscopy?

Medicare pays $341 for Colonoscopy (CPT 45378). This is the federal benchmark rate and the best reference point for determining whether a hospital is charging a fair price.

Which city has the cheapest Colonoscopy?

Among major US cities, Oklahoma City, OK has the lowest average charge at $2,759 for Colonoscopy.

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Colonoscopy Cost: What Hospitals Charge vs Medicare

National Avg Charge

$3,100

Medicare Rate

$341

Avg Markup

9.1x

CPT Code

45378

Quick Answer The national average hospital charge for Colonoscopy is $3,100, compared to the Medicare reference rate of $341 — a 9.1x markup. Costs vary significantly by location: the cheapest major city averages $2,759 and the most expensive averages $3,968.

Colonoscopy Cost by City (50 Cities)

City	State	Avg Hospital Charge	Medicare Rate	Markup
Oklahoma City	OK	$2,759	$341	8.1x
Louisville	KY	$2,821	$341	8.3x
Wichita	KS	$2,821	$341	8.3x
Nashville	TN	$2,852	$341	8.4x
Memphis	TN	$2,852	$341	8.4x
Albuquerque	NM	$2,852	$341	8.4x
Omaha	NE	$2,852	$341	8.4x
New Orleans	LA	$2,852	$341	8.4x
Indianapolis	IN	$2,883	$341	8.5x
Kansas City	MO	$2,883	$341	8.5x
St. Louis	MO	$2,883	$341	8.5x
Charlotte	NC	$2,976	$341	8.7x
Raleigh	NC	$2,976	$341	8.7x
Milwaukee	WI	$3,007	$341	8.8x
Atlanta	GA	$3,007	$341	8.8x
Columbus	OH	$3,038	$341	8.9x
Cleveland	OH	$3,038	$341	8.9x
Cincinnati	OH	$3,038	$341	8.9x
Houston	TX	$3,100	$341	9.1x
Phoenix	AZ	$3,100	$341	9.1x
San Antonio	TX	$3,100	$341	9.1x
Dallas	TX	$3,100	$341	9.1x
Austin	TX	$3,100	$341	9.1x
Jacksonville	FL	$3,100	$341	9.1x
Fort Worth	TX	$3,100	$341	9.1x
El Paso	TX	$3,100	$341	9.1x
Tucson	AZ	$3,100	$341	9.1x
Mesa	AZ	$3,100	$341	9.1x
Miami	FL	$3,100	$341	9.1x
Tampa	FL	$3,100	$341	9.1x
Orlando	FL	$3,100	$341	9.1x
Las Vegas	NV	$3,162	$341	9.3x
Minneapolis	MN	$3,255	$341	9.5x
Philadelphia	PA	$3,348	$341	9.8x
Portland	OR	$3,348	$341	9.8x
Pittsburgh	PA	$3,348	$341	9.8x
Richmond	VA	$3,348	$341	9.8x
Chicago	IL	$3,410	$341	10.0x
Denver	CO	$3,410	$341	10.0x
Baltimore	MD	$3,472	$341	10.2x
Seattle	WA	$3,565	$341	10.5x
Boston	MA	$3,720	$341	10.9x
Los Angeles	CA	$3,782	$341	11.1x
San Diego	CA	$3,782	$341	11.1x
San Jose	CA	$3,782	$341	11.1x
San Francisco	CA	$3,782	$341	11.1x
Fresno	CA	$3,782	$341	11.1x
Sacramento	CA	$3,782	$341	11.1x
New York	NY	$3,875	$341	11.4x
Washington	DC	$3,968	$341	11.6x

Colonoscopy Cost by State

Oklahoma $2,759 avg · OK Kentucky $2,821 avg · KY Kansas $2,821 avg · KS Tennessee $2,852 avg · TN New Mexico $2,852 avg · NM Nebraska $2,852 avg · NE Louisiana $2,852 avg · LA Indiana $2,883 avg · IN Missouri $2,883 avg · MO North Carolina $2,976 avg · NC Wisconsin $3,007 avg · WI Georgia $3,007 avg · GA Ohio $3,038 avg · OH Texas $3,100 avg · TX Arizona $3,100 avg · AZ Florida $3,100 avg · FL Nevada $3,162 avg · NV Minnesota $3,255 avg · MN Pennsylvania $3,348 avg · PA Oregon $3,348 avg · OR Virginia $3,348 avg · VA Illinois $3,410 avg · IL Colorado $3,410 avg · CO Maryland $3,472 avg · MD Washington $3,565 avg · WA Massachusetts $3,720 avg · MA California $3,782 avg · CA New York $3,875 avg · NY District of Columbia $3,968 avg · DC

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Cost estimates based on CMS Medicare fee schedule and national hospital chargemaster averages adjusted by state cost indices. Actual charges vary by facility and insurance. Not medical or financial advice. Learn how to read your bill →