Colon Cancer Screening Cost in Sacramento, CA
A colonoscopy that includes taking small tissue samples (biopsies) to test for cancer or other conditions.
Prices range from $1,549 to $2,043 across 2 hospitals; the median is $2,043 — choosing wisely can save $493.
Colonoscopy Flex W/Biopsy
Area median: $1,525 across 34 hospitals (CA)
University of California Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, CA
Cash Price
$2,043
Negotiated Range
No data
Gross
$5,106
Best price
Mercy General Hospital
Sacramento, CA
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
From $200
n=12 payers
Gross
N/A
| Rating | Fair Price | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
University of California Davis Medical Center Sacramento, CA | $2,043 | No data | $5,106 | CMS | Above avg |
Mercy General Hospital Sacramento, CA | N/A | From $200n=12 payers | N/A | CMS | Fair price |
What affects the price of colon cancer screening?
A colonoscopy that includes taking small tissue samples (biopsies) to test for cancer or other conditions.
- How you pay: cash (self-pay) prices are often lower than insurer-negotiated rates, and the hospital's gross "list price" is rarely what anyone actually pays.
- Your insurance plan: each insurer negotiates its own rate with each hospital, so the same procedure can vary by thousands of dollars across plans.
- Where it's done: hospital outpatient departments usually charge more than independent imaging centers or ambulatory surgery centers.
- Extra services: anesthesia, pathology, facility fees, and physician fees may be billed separately from the listed procedure price.
- Complexity: complications or additional findings during the procedure can change the final bill.
Prices shown are from hospital-published price transparency data. Your actual cost may vary based on your specific insurance plan, treatment complexity, and other factors. This page is not medical or billing advice.