Cost of a Colonoscopy Visit
in Utah
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Utah's healthcare costs run approximately 2% below national averages, with colonoscopy procedures ranging from $85 to $741 across the state's 423 active providers. Patients typically pay between these amounts depending on their insurance coverage, facility type, and geographic location within Utah. The median negotiated rate of $499 reflects what most insurers have agreed to pay providers, though out-of-pocket costs vary significantly based on your specific plan and deductible status.
Average
$441
Median
$499
Lowest
$85
Highest
$741
Providers
423
15% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does colonoscopy compare to related procedures in Utah?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonoscopy with Biopsy Colonoscopy with biopsy | 45380 | $80 | $537 | $944 | 432 |
| Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal Colonoscopy with polyp removal by snare | 45385 | $80 | $722 | $1,090 | 362 |
| Upper Endoscopy (EGD) Diagnostic upper GI endoscopy | 43235 | $98 | $491 | $627 | 329 |
| Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy | 43239 | $80 | $384 | $820 | 441 |
| ECG / EKG 12-lead electrocardiogram with interpretation | 93000 | $14 | $26 | $88 | 464 |
| Echocardiogram Transthoracic echocardiogram with Doppler | 93306 | $80 | $202 | $340 | 425 |
| OB Ultrasound Obstetric ultrasound, complete | 76805 | $51 | $143 | $241 | 409 |
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 Utah
Utah's colonoscopy costs average 2% below national rates, reflecting the state's competitive healthcare market and lower overall cost of living compared to coastal regions. The concentration of major health systems along the Wasatch Front creates pricing efficiencies while rural areas rely more heavily on regional medical centers.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Most of Utah's 423 colonoscopy providers practice in Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Provo, creating competitive pricing in these metropolitan areas. Rural counties often require patients to travel to regional centers like St. George or Logan, where fewer specialists may result in longer wait times but similar pricing structures.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based colonoscopy procedures at facilities like University of Utah Health and Intermountain Healthcare typically cost more than independent ambulatory surgery centers. However, these larger systems often offer comprehensive services and accept more insurance plans, potentially reducing overall patient costs.
Insurance Market Competition in Utah
SelectHealth dominates Utah's insurance market alongside Blue Cross Blue Shield of Utah and UnitedHealthcare, creating moderate competition that influences negotiated rates. This three-way competition helps maintain reasonable colonoscopy costs while providing patients with multiple network options for specialist care.
Physician Supply and Demand in Utah
With 423 active providers performing colonoscopies across the state, Utah maintains adequate specialist availability relative to its population of 3.4 million residents. This healthy supply-demand balance prevents the pricing premiums seen in physician-shortage areas while keeping appointment wait times reasonable.
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 Utah
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Colonoscopy visit in Utah?
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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 |