Los Angeles, California

Cost of a Colonoscopy Visit
in Los Angeles

Name: Colonoscopy Cost in Los Angeles, CA (2026)
Creator: Jayant Panwar
Published: 2026-03-30

Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC

Los Angeles hosts major health systems like Cedars-Sinai and UCLA Health, creating a competitive medical market across the metropolitan area. Patients in Los Angeles pay between $85 and $282 for a Colonoscopy visit, with a median of $85. Currently, there are 0 active providers in our database (0 individual practitioners and 0 group practices).

Low Estimate

$85

Median

$85

High Estimate

$282

Providers

1,905

National avg: $517Los Angeles: $85

84% below national average

Compare Similar Procedures

How does colonoscopy compare to related procedures in California?

Procedure	CPT	Low	Median	High	Providers
Colonoscopy with Biopsy Colonoscopy with biopsy	45380	$80	$308	$1,785	12,256
Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal Colonoscopy with polyp removal by snare	45385	$30	$453	$1,785	9,290
Upper Endoscopy (EGD) Diagnostic upper GI endoscopy	43235	$80	$85	$598	6,177
Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy	43239	$80	$196	$1,352	16,316
ECG / EKG 12-lead electrocardiogram with interpretation	93000	$16	$49	$88	22,603
Echocardiogram Transthoracic echocardiogram with Doppler	93306	$79	$101	$586	17,572
OB Ultrasound Obstetric ultrasound, complete	76805	$52	$90	$287	7,619

Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.

The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 45378 — Diagnostic colonoscopy, flexible). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.

Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.

This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.

Where this data comes from & what CPT 45378 covers

Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 45378 (Diagnostic colonoscopy, flexible), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.

What CPT 45378 covers: the provider's professional fee for colonoscopy. It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.

How to read this data

Negotiated Rate

The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.

P5, Median, P95

P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.

What this does not tell you

These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.

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Is It Cheaper to See a Colonoscopy Near Los Angeles?

Among nearby cities, both Pasadena and Torrance match Los Angeles' median rate of $85 for colonoscopy visits, while Glendale averages $159, representing a $74 premium. This makes Los Angeles highly competitive within the greater metropolitan area. Patients willing to travel short distances can access similar rates in Pasadena (8.7 miles) and Torrance (16.0 miles) without paying the Glendale premium.

Cost comparison with nearby cities
City	Median Cost	vs. Los Angeles	Providers
Los Angeles (this city)	$85	—	1,905
Glendale6.3 mi away	$159	+$74	50
Pasadena8.7 mi away	$85	$0	42
Torrance16 mi away	$85	$0	95

Nearby cities sorted by distance. Delta = nearby city median minus Los Angeles median. Provider count reflects active providers for this specialty.

Colonoscopy Visit Costs by City in California — 2026

Colonoscopy visit costs across cities in California
City	Min Cost	Median Cost	Max Cost
Travis Afb	$90	$689	$1,772
Santa Barbara	$85	$647	$647
Lompoc	$85	$647	$647
Stanford	$85	$410	$1,830
Oakland	$85	$396	$1,830
South Lake Tahoe	$264	$391	$479
Palo Alto	$85	$355	$1,556
Fresno	$85	$340	$1,395
West Hollywood	$85	$291	$647
San Jose	$85	$282	$289
Mountain View	$141	$282	$282
Los Gatos	$90	$282	$462
Campbell	$85	$282	$282
Fremont	$85	$282	$282
Santa Clara	$80	$282	$796
Milpitas	$282	$282	$282
Morgan Hill	$251	$282	$378
Salinas	$80	$282	$812
Walnut Creek	$85	$279	$539
San Diego	$85	$270	$768
Chula Vista	$270	$270	$291
La Jolla	$85	$270	$768
Vista	$85	$270	$270
La Mesa	$270	$270	$270
Oceanside	$270	$270	$633
Encinitas	$270	$270	$542
National City	$270	$270	$937
Carlsbad	$112	$270	$662
San Marcos	$270	$270	$369
San Francisco	$85	$265	$1,830
Santa Rosa	$90	$261	$846
Loma Linda	$80	$259	$1,140
Napa	$146	$259	$646
Irvine	$85	$246	$453
Orange	$85	$209	$1,772
Arcadia	$85	$204	$1,117
Sacramento	$85	$203	$860
Bakersfield	$85	$159	$548
Glendale	$85	$159	$545
Ukiah	$159	$159	$337
Lodi	$148	$159	$377
Yuba City	$129	$159	$257
Saint Helena	$159	$159	$334
Hanford	$150	$159	$401
Stockton	$85	$159	$1,240
Marysville	$159	$159	$408
Visalia	$85	$159	$321
Santa Cruz	$85	$159	$479
Willits	$159	$159	$159
Riverside	$85	$90	$445
Los Angeles (this city)	$85	$85	$282
Santa Monica	$85	$85	$146
Torrance	$85	$85	$299
Burbank	$85	$85	$85
Beverly Hills	$85	$85	$600
Thousand Oaks	$85	$85	$362
Valencia	$85	$85	$191
Pasadena	$85	$85	$556
Van Nuys	$85	$85	$85
Long Beach	$85	$85	$1,772
Ventura	$85	$85	$647
Encino	$85	$85	$162
Simi Valley	$85	$85	$553
Westlake Village	$85	$85	$154
Newport Beach	$85	$85	$479
West Hills	$85	$85	$696
Sylmar	$85	$85	$370
Porter Ranch	$85	$85	$85
Tarzana	$85	$85	$85
Manhattan Beach	$85	$85	$538
Marina Del Rey	$85	$85	$85
Northridge	$82	$85	$456
Fountain Valley	$85	$85	$298
Woodland Hills	$85	$85	$757
Redondo Beach	$85	$85	$458
San Luis Obispo	$85	$85	$528
Santa Clarita	$85	$85	$590
Calabasas	$85	$85	$85
Palm Springs	$85	$85	$177
Duarte	$84	$85	$1,175
Culver City	$85	$85	$686
Whittier	$35	$85	$599
Laguna Hills	$35	$60	$489

Costs reflect self-pay estimates based on insurer-negotiated rates. Insured patients may pay significantly less depending on plan type, deductible status, and network tier.

Jayant Panwar

CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA

Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.

The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Colonoscopy Costs in Los Angeles

What is the average cost of a Colonoscopy visit in Los Angeles without insurance?

Uninsured patients in Los Angeles pay a median of $85 for colonoscopy visits, with costs ranging from $85 to $282 depending on appointment complexity. These rates reflect negotiated prices between insurers and providers, offering a realistic baseline for self-pay patients. Moderate complexity visits (CPT 99214) represent the most common appointment type in our data.

How much more does a new patient consultation cost compared to a follow-up in Los Angeles?

Our current data for Los Angeles focuses on established patient visits, which have a median cost of $85. New patient consultations typically cost more due to additional time required for initial assessment and medical history review. The $85 to $282 range reflects varying complexity levels for follow-up appointments.

Are there lower-cost Colonoscopy options in cities near Los Angeles?

Pasadena and Torrance both offer the same median rate of $85 as Los Angeles, making them equally affordable options. However, Glendale averages $159, which is $74 higher than Los Angeles. Patients can access identical pricing in Pasadena (8.7 miles away) and Torrance (16.0 miles away) without travel premium.

How do I find a highly rated, affordable Colonoscopy in Los Angeles?

Look for providers within the $85 to $282 range who accept your insurance or offer transparent self-pay pricing. Los Angeles' competitive market means many specialists offer rates at or near the $85 median. Focus on providers who clearly communicate costs upfront and have strong patient reviews for both clinical care and billing transparency.

What should I expect to pay for a Colonoscopy visit in Los Angeles with insurance?

With insurance, your out-of-pocket cost depends on your specific plan's copay, deductible, and coinsurance structure applied to the $85 to $282 provider rate range. Los Angeles rates are 78% below the national median, which often translates to lower patient responsibility. Contact your insurance to understand how these negotiated rates translate to your specific coverage benefits.

How many Colonoscopys are currently practicing in Los Angeles?

Our current database shows 0 active colonoscopy providers in Los Angeles, though this reflects data collection limitations rather than actual provider availability. The city's large healthcare market includes numerous specialists across major health systems. We continuously update our provider network to include more Los Angeles-area colonoscopy specialists with transparent pricing.

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