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Diagnostic colonoscopy — United States: Complete evidence

Ranking set only by published data — no clinic pays for placement

Official public tariff

US$164.41 (January 2026): Medicare doctor fee benchmark, not a complete patient bill. Hospital, anaesthesia and implant are excluded.

Source: US Medicare (CMS) · Source period: January 2026 · Captured: 2026-10-14 · n=109 observations
What this figure covers

Scope: United States. Payer context: Public tariff. PFS professional fee in facility; non-QP; excludes hospital, anaesthesia and implant. Source code: 45378. The displayed figure is the median of the eligible published tariff cells.

n=109 eligible observations. n is not a patient count. Episode equivalence: unverified.

Distribution across published observations, not patients: min 151.71 / p25 160.58 / median 164.41 / p75 170.62 / max 214.53 USD; n=109.

Audit trail (109)

Methodology and exclusions

US$950.1 (October 2026): Medicare outpatient hospital payment benchmark, not a self-pay price. The separate doctor fee is excluded.

Source: US Medicare (CMS) · Source period: October 2026 · Captured: 2026-10-14 · n=1 observations
What this figure covers

Scope: United States. Payer context: Public tariff. OPPS national unadjusted hospital outpatient facility payment; excludes separate professional fee. Source code: 45378.

n=1 eligible observations. n is not a patient count. Episode equivalence: unverified.

Audit trail (1)

Methodology and exclusions

Published provider prices; check scope

What price has been published? (Colonoscopy KC — Dr. Jeffrey Earl — All-inclusive cash colonoscopy; screening or diagnostic; 2026-10-15)

Colonoscopy KC — Dr. Jeffrey Earl: published cash list price; provider conditions apply 1,275 USD. Payer context: [Package] Published packages; check inclusions. Scope: Colonoscopy KC — Dr. Jeffrey Earl: All-inclusive cash colonoscopy; screening or diagnostic. Source period: 2026-10-15. Captured: 2026-10-15. n=1. Episode equivalence unverified. Own physician practice price at WestGlen Endoscopy Center. Source explicitly covers all colonoscopies — screening or diagnostic. Consultation, polyp removal, biopsies, anesthesia, pathology/lab and center fees are listed. Self-pay; payment due one week prior. Bowel-preparation purchase is not itemized in this price evidence. No combined EGD package or financing discount imported. No current availability or international clinical eligibility is inferred. published price facts; provider copyright applies. Included in published price: Colonoscopy consultation; Colonoscopy procedure (with polyp removal & biopsies); Anesthesia services; Pathology & lab fees; Surgery center fees. Excluded / priced separately: You'll receive information about the bowel prep solution, which is available over the counter. Source quote: “ALL-INCLUSIVE CASH PRICE $1,275 For all colonoscopies — screening or diagnostic ✓ Colonoscopy consultation ✓ Colonoscopy procedure (with polyp removal & biopsies) ✓ Anesthesia services ✓ Pathology & lab fees ✓ Surgery center fees”. Source: https://colonoscopykc.com/

Audit trail (1)Source: Colonoscopy KC — Dr. Jeffrey Earl
What price has been published? (NTTC Surgery Center — Diagnostic Colonoscopy procedure; cash flat-rate; 2026-10-15)

NTTC Surgery Center: Prices are subject to change without notice and the website may not always reflect the most current rates, please do contact our care coordinator and confirm the price for your procedure. 1,936 USD. Payer context: [Package] Published packages; check inclusions. Scope: NTTC Surgery Center: Diagnostic Colonoscopy procedure; cash flat-rate. Source period: 2026-10-15. Captured: 2026-10-15. n=1. Episode equivalence unverified. Published US cash package, advance payment without insurance. Pathology is marked * and may vary case by case; it is not guaranteed unconditional inclusion. Diagnostic labs, imaging, complications, specialist consultation and transportation excluded as quoted. A 3.5% surcharge applies to credit/debit cards; cash amount is retained without addition. Overnight stay, if required, is extra. No amount from biopsy/polypectomy/screening or combined EGD variants imported. No current availability or international clinical eligibility is inferred. published price facts; provider copyright applies. Included in published price: Pre-operative consultation; Surgery; Anesthesia; Pathology *; All medications and supplies for surgery; Prices include applicable facility, physician, and anesthesia fees. Excluded / priced separately: Transportation; Pre-operative imaging – CT, MRI, Etc; Diagnostic labs; Implants and prosthesis *; Management of complications; Other Specialist consultation if needed *; If an overnight stay is required, an additional fee of $2500 will be incurred; Self Pay Payments with a Credit / Debit Card – Additional Transaction Fee : 3.5%; Additional fees may be charged for complication or comorbidity. Source quote: “Diagnostic Colonoscopy procedure $1,936”. Source: https://www.nttcsurgerycenter.com/procedures/gastrointestinal-procedures/

Audit trail (1)Source: NTTC Surgery Center

Official wait

No eligible waiting time in this subset.

Frequently asked questions

What price has been published? (45378; 2026-01)

US$164.41 (January 2026): Medicare doctor fee benchmark, not a complete patient bill. Hospital, anaesthesia and implant are excluded. Scope: PFS professional fee in facility; non-QP; excludes hospital, anaesthesia and implant. Captured: 2026-10-14. n=109. Source: https://www.cms.gov/files/zip/pfrev26a-updated-12-29-2025.zip.

What price has been published? (45378; 2026-10)

US$950.1 (October 2026): Medicare outpatient hospital payment benchmark, not a self-pay price. The separate doctor fee is excluded. Scope: OPPS national unadjusted hospital outpatient facility payment; excludes separate professional fee. Captured: 2026-10-14. n=1. Source: https://www.cms.gov/files/zip/October-2026-OPPS-Addendum-B.zip.

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@misc{carefare_health_index__index_colonoscopy_diag_united_states,
  author = {{CareFare Global (SOFT DEV FZ LLC)}},
  title = {Diagnostic colonoscopy — United States: Complete evidence},
  publisher = {CareFare Global Health Index},
  version = {1},
  date = {2026-10-15},
  url = {https://carefareglobal.com/index/colonoscopy-diag/united-states},
  urldate = {YYYY-MM-DD},
  note = {Evidence capture cutoff: 2026-10-15. Fill in urldate before reuse; cite also the original source and source period.}
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