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Santa Barbara, California

Cost of a Colonoscopy Visit
in Santa Barbara

Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC

Santa Barbara's concentrated healthcare market features several major health systems serving the coastal region, creating a competitive environment for specialty care. Patients in Santa Barbara pay between $85 and $647 for a Colonoscopy visit, with a median of $647. The city has 0 active providers in our network (0 individual practitioners, 0 group practices).

Cost Summary for Colonoscopy in Santa Barbara

Low Estimate

$85

Median

$647

High Estimate

$647

Providers

317

National avg: $517Santa Barbara: $647

25% above national average

Compare Similar Procedures

How does colonoscopy compare to related procedures in California?

ProcedureCPTLowMedianHighProviders
Colonoscopy with Biopsy

Colonoscopy with biopsy

45380$80$308$1,78512,256
Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal

Colonoscopy with polyp removal by snare

45385$30$453$1,7859,290
Upper Endoscopy (EGD)

Diagnostic upper GI endoscopy

43235$80$85$5986,177
Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy

Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy

43239$80$196$1,35216,316
ECG / EKG

12-lead electrocardiogram with interpretation

93000$16$49$8822,603
Echocardiogram

Transthoracic echocardiogram with Doppler

93306$79$101$58617,572
OB Ultrasound

Obstetric ultrasound, complete

76805$52$90$2877,619

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 45378Diagnostic 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.

Colonoscopy Visit Costs by City in California2026

Colonoscopy visit costs across cities in California
CityMin CostMedian CostMax Cost
Travis Afb$90$689$1,772
Santa Barbara (this city)$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$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.

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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 Santa Barbara

What is the average cost of a Colonoscopy visit in Santa Barbara without insurance?

Without insurance, a Colonoscopy visit in Santa Barbara costs between $85 and $647, with a median cost of $647. The final amount depends on the complexity of your consultation and the specific provider you choose. Most patients pay somewhere near the median rate of $647 for a standard visit.

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

New patient consultations typically cost more than follow-up visits because they require more time for comprehensive medical history review and initial treatment planning. However, specific pricing data for new patient visits (CPT 99203/99204) and follow-ups (CPT 99213/99214) varies by provider in Santa Barbara. Follow-up visits for established patients with moderate complexity (CPT 99214) range from $85 to $647.

Are there lower-cost Colonoscopy options in cities near Santa Barbara?

Yes, several nearby cities offer lower median costs than Santa Barbara's $647. Stanford has a median of $410, Oakland offers $396, and Palo Alto averages $355 for similar visits. However, travel costs and convenience should be factored into your decision when considering out-of-area providers.

How do I find a highly rated, affordable Colonoscopy in Santa Barbara?

Start by comparing the pricing range of $85 to $647 among Santa Barbara providers and checking patient reviews for quality of care. Look for providers who accept your insurance plan and offer transparent pricing. Many patients find good value with providers in the lower end of the cost range while maintaining high patient satisfaction scores.

What should I expect to pay for a Colonoscopy visit in Santa Barbara with insurance?

With insurance, your out-of-pocket cost depends on your plan's copay, deductible, and coinsurance structure. Since Santa Barbara providers charge between $85 and $647, your insurance will typically cover a significant portion after you meet any deductible requirements. Contact your insurance provider to understand your specific benefits for specialty consultations.

How many Colonoscopys are currently practicing in Santa Barbara?

Our current network includes 0 active Colonoscopy providers in Santa Barbara with verified pricing data. This includes 0 individual practitioners and 0 group practices. However, additional providers may be available in the area who are not yet part of our transparent pricing network.
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