San Diego, California

Cost of a Colonoscopy Visit
in San Diego

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

Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC

San Diego's healthcare market spans from major academic medical centers like UC San Diego Health to community hospitals throughout the county's diverse neighborhoods. Patients in San Diego pay between $85 and $768 for a Colonoscopy visit, with a median of $270. The city currently has 0 active providers in our network, including 0 individual practitioners and 0 group practices.

Low Estimate

$85

Median

$270

High Estimate

$768

Providers

212

National avg: $517San Diego: $270

48% 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 San Diego?

San Diego's colonoscopy visit costs align closely with nearby coastal communities, with both Chula Vista and Oceanside showing identical median rates of $270. Patients willing to travel inland to Irvine can save approximately $25 per visit, with median costs of $246. The consistent pricing across San Diego County reflects the region's competitive healthcare market and standardized insurance contract negotiations.

Cost comparison with nearby cities
City	Median Cost	vs. San Diego	Providers
San Diego (this city)	$270	—	212
Chula Vista6.9 mi away	$270	$0	61
Oceanside35.5 mi away	$270	$0	22
Irvine77.2 mi away	$246	-$24	27

Nearby cities sorted by distance. Delta = nearby city median minus San Diego 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 (this city)	$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	$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 San Diego

What is the average cost of a Colonoscopy visit in San Diego without insurance?

Uninsured patients in San Diego pay a median of $270 for colonoscopy consultations, with costs ranging from $85 to $768 depending on visit complexity. This median rate places San Diego 218% above the California state median of $85. Self-pay patients should contact providers directly to discuss payment plans and potential discounts for cash payments.

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

New patient consultations typically cost 20-40% more than established patient visits due to the additional time required for comprehensive medical history review and initial evaluation. In San Diego, established patient visits (99214) have a median cost of $270, while new patient visits generally fall into higher pricing tiers. The exact difference varies by provider and insurance contract terms.

Are there lower-cost Colonoscopy options in cities near San Diego?

Irvine offers slightly lower median costs at $246, saving patients about $25 compared to San Diego's $270 median. Both Chula Vista and Oceanside match San Diego's pricing at $270 median cost. For more significant savings, patients might consider Fresno with a median of $340, though this requires longer travel distances.

How do I find a highly rated, affordable Colonoscopy in San Diego?

While San Diego currently shows 0 providers in our verified network, patients can research local gastroenterologists through major health systems like UC San Diego Health, Kaiser Permanente, and Scripps Health. Compare negotiated rates with your insurance plan and read patient reviews to identify providers offering both quality care and competitive pricing within the $85-$768 range.

What should I expect to pay for a Colonoscopy visit in San Diego with insurance?

Insured patients typically pay copays or coinsurance based on their plan's negotiated rates, which range from $85 to $768 in San Diego with a median of $270. Your actual cost depends on your deductible status, copay structure, and whether the provider is in-network. Contact your insurance company to verify coverage and estimated out-of-pocket costs before scheduling.

How many Colonoscopys are currently practicing in San Diego?

Our current network shows 0 active colonoscopy providers in San Diego, though this represents only verified providers in our transparency database. San Diego County has numerous gastroenterologists and specialists performing colonoscopies through major health systems and private practices. Patients should contact their insurance plan for a complete in-network provider directory.

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