Cost of a Colonoscopy Visit
in Mississippi
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Mississippi ranks among the nation's highest for colorectal cancer mortality rates, making access to affordable Colonoscopy care particularly important for state residents. Patients typically pay between $150.67 and $718.77 for colonoscopy procedures, with a median negotiated rate of $272.69 across the state's 1,309 active providers. Mississippi's Colonoscopy costs run approximately 30% below national averages, and patients can browse all providers throughout the state to find the most affordable in-network options.
Average
$381
Median
$273
Lowest
$151
Highest
$719
Providers
1,309
26% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does colonoscopy compare to related procedures in Mississippi?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonoscopy with Biopsy Colonoscopy with biopsy | 45380 | $162 | $349 | $850 | 1,310 |
| Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal Colonoscopy with polyp removal by snare | 45385 | $209 | $368 | $963 | 1,304 |
| Upper Endoscopy (EGD) Diagnostic upper GI endoscopy | 43235 | $101 | $229 | $544 | 1,295 |
| Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy | 43239 | $114 | $286 | $621 | 1,314 |
| ECG / EKG 12-lead electrocardiogram with interpretation | 93000 | $13 | $16 | $58 | 1,380 |
| Echocardiogram Transthoracic echocardiogram with Doppler | 93306 | $57 | $141 | $377 | 1,318 |
| OB Ultrasound Obstetric ultrasound, complete | 76805 | $38 | $80 | $189 | 1,314 |
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 Mississippi
Mississippi's colonoscopy costs average 30% below national rates, reflecting the state's lower cost of living and rural healthcare market dynamics. Limited insurer competition and the concentration of specialists in Jackson and the Gulf Coast region create notable price variations across different areas of the state.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Most of Mississippi's gastroenterologists practice in the Jackson metro area, Hattiesburg, and along the Gulf Coast, creating access challenges for residents in the Delta and northeastern counties. Rural patients often travel 100+ miles for colonoscopy procedures, with some choosing facilities in Memphis or Mobile for convenience. This geographic concentration allows urban providers to maintain higher volume and slightly lower per-procedure costs.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
University of Mississippi Medical Center and Mississippi Baptist Medical Center operate large hospital-based endoscopy programs with higher facility fees than independent surgery centers. Ambulatory surgery centers throughout the state typically offer 20-30% lower total costs than hospital outpatient departments due to reduced overhead expenses. Several independent gastroenterology practices operate their own procedure suites, eliminating facility fees entirely.
Insurance Market Competition in Mississippi
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi maintains the largest market share, followed by UnitedHealthcare and Magnolia Health Plan for Medicaid managed care. Limited insurer competition results in fewer negotiated rate variations between providers compared to states with more competitive markets. This concentration allows dominant insurers to negotiate lower reimbursement rates, which providers often offset through higher self-pay charges.
Physician Supply and Demand in Mississippi
With 1,309 active colonoscopy providers serving a population of 2.9 million, Mississippi maintains adequate specialist availability in urban areas but faces shortages in rural counties. The relatively balanced supply in metro areas helps keep procedure costs competitive, while rural scarcity can drive up prices and extend wait times. Many gastroenterologists split time between multiple facilities to serve broader geographic areas efficiently.
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 Mississippi
What is the average cost of a Colonoscopy visit in Mississippi without insurance?
Does Mississippi Medicaid cover Colonoscopy visits?
How do I find an affordable Colonoscopy near me in Mississippi?
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Colonoscopy visit in Mississippi?
How does telemedicine affect the cost of seeing a Colonoscopy in Mississippi?
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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 |