Cost of a Colonoscopy Visit
in Georgia
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Georgia's healthcare market operates at approximately 1% below national averages, yet colonoscopy costs can range dramatically from $90 to $982 depending on your provider and location. Most patients pay between these extremes, with negotiated insurance rates typically falling around $448 for the procedure. Georgia maintains over 3,100 active colonoscopy providers across the state, giving patients substantial choice when selecting a gastroenterologist or facility for their screening or diagnostic needs.
Average
$507
Median
$448
Lowest
$90
Highest
$982
Providers
3,108
2% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does colonoscopy compare to related procedures in Georgia?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonoscopy with Biopsy Colonoscopy with biopsy | 45380 | $85 | $525 | $1,250 | 3,159 |
| Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal Colonoscopy with polyp removal by snare | 45385 | $225 | $632 | $1,310 | 2,968 |
| Upper Endoscopy (EGD) Diagnostic upper GI endoscopy | 43235 | $119 | $350 | $830 | 2,875 |
| Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy | 43239 | $85 | $396 | $1,084 | 3,187 |
| ECG / EKG 12-lead electrocardiogram with interpretation | 93000 | $14 | $29 | $93 | 3,676 |
| Echocardiogram Transthoracic echocardiogram with Doppler | 93306 | $68 | $206 | $653 | 3,205 |
| OB Ultrasound Obstetric ultrasound, complete | 76805 | $50 | $118 | $319 | 3,173 |
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.
Why Colonoscopy Visit Costs Vary Across Georgia
Georgia's healthcare costs run approximately 1% below national averages, reflecting the state's mix of competitive urban markets and underserved rural regions. This positioning creates opportunities for patients willing to travel between different metro areas or consider suburban alternatives to downtown Atlanta facilities.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Metro Atlanta contains the highest concentration of Georgia's 3,100+ colonoscopy providers, creating competitive pricing and shorter wait times for patients in Fulton, DeKalb, and surrounding counties. Rural areas like Southwest Georgia and the mountains face significant provider shortages, often requiring patients to travel 60+ miles for specialized gastroenterology care. This geographic disparity means rural patients may pay higher effective costs when factoring in travel time and lodging expenses for procedures.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Major health systems like Emory Healthcare, Piedmont Healthcare, and Augusta University Health operate hospital-based endoscopy centers that typically charge higher facility fees than independent practices. Ambulatory surgery centers have grown rapidly across Georgia's suburbs, offering cost-effective alternatives for routine screening colonoscopies without the overhead of full hospital facilities. Free-standing endoscopy centers often negotiate lower rates with insurers while maintaining quality accreditation standards.
Insurance Market Competition in Georgia
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield holds significant market share in Georgia, followed by UnitedHealthcare and Cigna competing primarily in employer-sponsored plans. This relatively concentrated market gives insurers substantial negotiating power with providers, helping keep average costs below national levels. However, limited competition in rural markets can result in higher prices where patients have fewer in-network options.
Physician Supply and Demand in Georgia
Georgia's large population of over 10.7 million residents is served by approximately 3,100 providers offering colonoscopy services, indicating reasonable supply in aggregate numbers. However, distribution heavily favors metro areas, with gastroenterology subspecialists particularly concentrated in Atlanta, Augusta, and Savannah. This supply-demand imbalance means suburban and rural patients often face longer scheduling delays, though competitive pricing remains available for those willing to shop around within reasonable driving distance.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions — Colonoscopy Costs in Georgia
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a colonoscopy visit in Georgia?
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 45378)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin Range: $73 – $4,430 | $1,595 |
| 2 | North Dakota Range: $165 – $2,255 | $1,558 |
| 3 | Minnesota Range: $90 – $2,255 | $1,217 |
| 4 | South Dakota Range: $85 – $2,255 | $895 |
| 5 | Massachusetts Range: $113 – $1,830 | $815 |
| 6 | Rhode Island Range: $91 – $1,830 | $781 |
| 7 | Connecticut Range: $90 – $1,830 | $748 |
| 8 | Delaware Range: $95 – $1,830 | $747 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania Range: $85 – $1,830 | $746 |
| 10 | New York Range: $101 – $1,830 | $743 |
| 11 | West Virginia Range: $85 – $1,395 | $612 |
| 12 | Nebraska Range: $265 – $815 | $594 |
| 13 | New Hampshire Range: $204 – $956 | $571 |
| 14 | Wyoming Range: $158 – $1,057 | $530 |
| 15 | North Carolina Range: $90 – $1,065 | $511 |
| 16 | Georgia Range: $90 – $982 | $507 |
| 17 | New Jersey Range: $110 – $1,117 | $505 |
| 18 | New Mexico Range: $168 – $954 | $502 |
| 19 | Iowa Range: $85 – $944 | $498 |
| 20 | Maine Range: $220 – $674 | $485 |
| 21 | Illinois Range: $85 – $901 | $443 |
| 22 | Utah Range: $85 – $741 | $441 |
| 23 | District of Columbia Range: $126 – $815 | $437 |
| 24 | Indiana Range: $81 – $835 | $425 |
| 25 | Vermont Range: $106 – $801 | $418 |
| 26 | Missouri Range: $174 – $634 | $417 |
| 27 | Washington Range: $80 – $856 | $411 |
| 28 | Oregon Range: $80 – $836 | $408 |
| 29 | Kentucky Range: $85 – $814 | $408 |
| 30 | Maryland Range: $162 – $712 | $396 |
| 31 | Michigan Range: $92 – $768 | $395 |
| 32 | Colorado Range: $85 – $760 | $385 |
| 33 | Hawaii Range: $85 – $757 | $385 |
| 34 | Mississippi Range: $151 – $719 | $381 |
| 35 | Alabama Range: $147 – $649 | $373 |
| 36 | Virginia Range: $124 – $682 | $368 |
| 37 | Louisiana Range: $116 – $670 | $366 |
| 38 | South Carolina Range: $90 – $695 | $363 |
| 39 | Idaho Range: $80 – $735 | $363 |
| 40 | Nevada Range: $204 – $553 | $351 |
| 41 | Arkansas Range: $85 – $634 | $345 |
| 42 | Texas Range: $85 – $634 | $336 |
| 43 | Kansas Range: $174 – $530 | $331 |
| 44 | Ohio Range: $85 – $565 | $325 |
| 45 | Tennessee Range: $90 – $582 | $320 |
| 46 | Oklahoma Range: $85 – $606 | $303 |
| 47 | Arizona Range: $155 – $472 | $300 |
| 48 | California Range: $85 – $647 | $272 |
| 49 | Alaska Range: $80 – $648 | $269 |
| 50 | Montana Range: $80 – $538 | $233 |
| 51 | Florida Range: $35 – $604 | $231 |