Cost of a Colonoscopy Visit
in Louisiana
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Louisiana's healthcare system features a robust network of gastroenterology providers across both urban centers like New Orleans and rural parishes, with 946 active Colonoscopy specialists serving the state. Patients typically pay between $115.85 and $669.75 for colonoscopy procedures, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $313.57. With many qualified providers throughout Louisiana, patients can browse all available specialists to find the most affordable option for their insurance plan and location.
Average
$366
Median
$314
Lowest
$116
Highest
$670
Providers
946
29% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does colonoscopy compare to related procedures in Louisiana?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonoscopy with Biopsy Colonoscopy with biopsy | 45380 | $85 | $376 | $804 | 943 |
| Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal Colonoscopy with polyp removal by snare | 45385 | $197 | $429 | $918 | 894 |
| Upper Endoscopy (EGD) Diagnostic upper GI endoscopy | 43235 | $96 | $229 | $484 | 879 |
| Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy | 43239 | $85 | $274 | $634 | 954 |
| ECG / EKG 12-lead electrocardiogram with interpretation | 93000 | $14 | $16 | $90 | 3,354 |
| Echocardiogram Transthoracic echocardiogram with Doppler | 93306 | $57 | $148 | $342 | 961 |
| OB Ultrasound Obstetric ultrasound, complete | 76805 | $38 | $68 | $159 | 1,206 |
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 Louisiana
Louisiana's colonoscopy costs run approximately 1% above the national average, reflecting the state's moderate healthcare market and limited insurer competition in many parishes. The state's unique geography, with concentrated urban areas like New Orleans and Baton Rouge surrounded by vast rural regions, creates significant cost and access disparities across different communities.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Metropolitan areas like New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport have multiple gastroenterology practices and ambulatory surgery centers, creating more competitive pricing. Rural parishes often have limited or no local gastroenterologists, forcing patients to travel to urban centers for procedures, which can increase overall costs due to higher demand and facility overhead in metropolitan areas.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-owned outpatient departments in Louisiana typically charge higher facility fees than independent ambulatory surgery centers due to greater overhead costs and different billing structures. Major health systems like Ochsner Health and LCMC Health operate extensive networks of facilities with varying cost structures. Independent surgery centers often offer more transparent pricing and may provide better value for routine colonoscopy procedures.
Insurance Market Competition in Louisiana
BCBS Louisiana holds a dominant market position in many parishes, with UHC and Aetna providing additional options primarily in urban areas. Limited insurer competition in rural regions can result in higher negotiated rates, as providers have less leverage in contract negotiations. The state's decision not to expand Medicaid has also affected market dynamics and pricing structures for commercial insurance plans.
Physician Supply and Demand in Louisiana
With 946 active providers performing colonoscopies throughout Louisiana, the state maintains adequate specialist coverage in urban areas but faces shortages in rural parishes. This uneven distribution creates longer wait times and potentially higher costs in underserved regions, while metropolitan areas benefit from competitive pricing due to greater provider density. The supply-demand balance varies significantly between different regions of the state.
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 Louisiana
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Does Louisiana Medicaid cover Colonoscopy visits?
How do I find an affordable Colonoscopy near me in Louisiana?
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Colonoscopy visit in Louisiana?
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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 |