Cost of a Colonoscopy Visit
in Minnesota
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Minnesota's healthcare system, anchored by major providers like Mayo Clinic and M Health Fairview, serves patients across vast geographic distances from Minneapolis-St. Paul to the Iron Range. Colonoscopy patients in Minnesota work with over 1,800 active providers statewide, with costs varying significantly based on location and facility type. You can browse all Colonoscopy specialists practicing throughout Minnesota to find the right provider for your needs.
Average
$1,217
Median
$1,305
Lowest
$90
Highest
$2,255
Providers
1,824
135% above national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does colonoscopy compare to related procedures in Minnesota?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonoscopy with Biopsy Colonoscopy with biopsy | 45380 | $85 | $504 | $1,970 | 472 |
| Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal Colonoscopy with polyp removal by snare | 45385 | $80 | $602 | $1,954 | 406 |
| Upper Endoscopy (EGD) Diagnostic upper GI endoscopy | 43235 | $117 | $411 | $695 | 368 |
| Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy | 43239 | $90 | $2,396 | $2,396 | 1,809 |
| ECG / EKG 12-lead electrocardiogram with interpretation | 93000 | $25 | $26 | $73 | 1,965 |
| Echocardiogram Transthoracic echocardiogram with Doppler | 93306 | $77 | $238 | $644 | 567 |
| OB Ultrasound Obstetric ultrasound, complete | 76805 | $68 | $68 | $175 | 1,728 |
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 Minnesota
Minnesota's healthcare costs run approximately 2% above national averages, reflecting the state's high-quality provider network and competitive insurance market. The state's geography creates distinct cost patterns between the Twin Cities metro area and rural regions stretching to the Canadian border.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
The Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area concentrates most of Minnesota's gastroenterologists, while patients in northern Minnesota and the Iron Range often travel over 100 miles for specialized colonoscopy care. This geographic disparity creates higher indirect costs for rural patients and limits price competition outside major population centers.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-owned outpatient clinics affiliated with major systems like M Health Fairview, Allina Health, and Essentia Health typically charge higher facility fees than independent gastroenterology practices. Ambulatory surgery centers have grown throughout Minnesota, offering cost-effective alternatives for routine colonoscopy procedures.
Insurance Market Competition in Minnesota
Strong competition between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, UnitedHealthCare, and HealthPartners helps moderate negotiated rates compared to states with insurance monopolies. The state's cooperative and nonprofit insurance heritage contributes to generally reasonable premium costs and provider reimbursement rates.
Physician Supply and Demand in Minnesota
With over 1,800 active colonoscopy providers, Minnesota maintains adequate specialist supply in urban areas while facing shortages in rural regions. The strong provider network around major medical centers like Mayo Clinic helps keep wait times reasonable and provides patients with multiple options for care.
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 Minnesota
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Colonoscopy visit in Minnesota?
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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 |