Cost of a Colonoscopy Polyp Removal Visit
in Michigan
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Michigan's healthcare system serves over 10 million residents through a mix of academic medical centers and community hospitals, with colonoscopy polyp removal costs running approximately 3% below national averages. Patients typically pay between $80 and $1,088 for this procedure, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $467 based on negotiated insurance rates from over 2,000 active providers across the state. You can browse all Colonoscopy Polyp Removal specialists throughout Michigan to find the most affordable option in your area.
Average
$545
Median
$467
Lowest
$80
Highest
$1,088
Providers
2,038
28% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does colonoscopy with polyp removal compare to related procedures in Michigan?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonoscopy Diagnostic colonoscopy | 45378 | $92 | $327 | $768 | 1,803 |
| Colonoscopy with Biopsy Colonoscopy with biopsy | 45380 | $80 | $393 | $887 | 2,214 |
| Upper Endoscopy (EGD) Diagnostic upper GI endoscopy | 43235 | $121 | $274 | $572 | 1,673 |
| Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy | 43239 | $80 | $259 | $685 | 2,142 |
| ECG / EKG 12-lead electrocardiogram with interpretation | 93000 | $15 | $21 | $95 | 2,698 |
| Echocardiogram Transthoracic echocardiogram with Doppler | 93306 | $67 | $166 | $405 | 2,196 |
| OB Ultrasound Obstetric ultrasound, complete | 76805 | $42 | $88 | $216 | 2,133 |
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 45385 — Colonoscopy with removal of polyps by snare). 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 45385 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 45385 (Colonoscopy with removal of polyps by snare), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 45385 covers: the provider's professional fee for colonoscopy with polyp removal. 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 Polyp Removal Visit Costs Vary Across Michigan
Michigan's healthcare costs run approximately 3% below national averages, reflecting the state's diverse mix of urban medical centers and rural community hospitals. The Great Lakes State's geography creates distinct cost patterns between densely populated Southeast Michigan and the more dispersed Upper Peninsula communities.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Metro Detroit and Grand Rapids concentrate most of Michigan's gastroenterology specialists, creating higher demand and costs in these markets. Rural areas like the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula have fewer providers, leading to longer wait times but sometimes lower procedure costs. Many patients from rural Michigan travel to urban centers for specialized polyp removal procedures.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Large health systems like Henry Ford Health, Corewell Health, and University of Michigan Health dominate the Michigan market with higher overhead costs reflected in their rates. Independent gastroenterology practices and ambulatory surgery centers typically offer more competitive pricing. Hospital-owned facilities often add facility fees that can increase total procedure costs by 30-50%.
Insurance Market Competition in Michigan
BCBS Michigan holds the largest market share, followed by UHC and Aetna, creating moderate competition that benefits consumers through negotiated rate pressure. The state's insurance marketplace offers multiple options in most counties, though rural areas may have fewer choices. This competitive environment has helped maintain Michigan's below-average healthcare costs compared to neighboring states.
Physician Supply and Demand in Michigan
With over 2,000 providers performing colonoscopy with polyp removal across Michigan, the state maintains adequate specialist supply in most regions. This healthy provider-to-population ratio helps contain costs and reduces wait times for non-urgent procedures. However, demand continues growing as screening guidelines expand and Michigan's aging population requires more gastroenterology services.
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 Polyp Removal Costs in Michigan
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 45385)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin Range: $81 – $5,357 | $2,018 |
| 2 | Washington Range: $80 – $3,638 | $1,402 |
| 3 | Oregon Range: $80 – $3,638 | $1,391 |
| 4 | Idaho Range: $80 – $3,638 | $1,373 |
| 5 | Alaska Range: $80 – $3,638 | $1,266 |
| 6 | Montana Range: $80 – $3,638 | $1,266 |
| 7 | Massachusetts Range: $80 – $2,338 | $1,051 |
| 8 | New York Range: $276 – $2,338 | $1,041 |
| 9 | Rhode Island Range: $80 – $2,338 | $1,031 |
| 10 | Connecticut Range: $213 – $2,338 | $1,026 |
| 11 | North Dakota Range: $80 – $2,334 | $976 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania Range: $80 – $2,338 | $962 |
| 13 | Delaware Range: $80 – $2,338 | $958 |
| 14 | Minnesota Range: $80 – $1,954 | $879 |
| 15 | New Hampshire Range: $457 – $1,285 | $866 |
| 16 | Wyoming Range: $332 – $1,540 | $808 |
| 17 | Nebraska Range: $360 – $1,090 | $799 |
| 18 | Hawaii Range: $80 – $1,785 | $773 |
| 19 | Maine Range: $494 – $926 | $763 |
| 20 | California Range: $30 – $1,785 | $756 |
| 21 | Iowa Range: $95 – $1,197 | $726 |
| 22 | District of Columbia Range: $212 – $1,372 | $726 |
| 23 | Georgia Range: $225 – $1,310 | $723 |
| 24 | New Mexico Range: $265 – $1,278 | $696 |
| 25 | North Carolina Range: $80 – $1,433 | $685 |
| 26 | New Jersey Range: $151 – $1,496 | $684 |
| 27 | West Virginia Range: $98 – $1,538 | $682 |
| 28 | Vermont Range: $333 – $1,096 | $661 |
| 29 | Utah Range: $80 – $1,090 | $630 |
| 30 | Colorado Range: $85 – $1,282 | $611 |
| 31 | Indiana Range: $80 – $1,197 | $596 |
| 32 | Kentucky Range: $202 – $1,136 | $586 |
| 33 | Missouri Range: $239 – $853 | $564 |
| 34 | South Dakota Range: $80 – $1,090 | $553 |
| 35 | Maryland Range: $226 – $1,002 | $550 |
| 36 | Michigan Range: $80 – $1,088 | $545 |
| 37 | Illinois Range: $220 – $944 | $542 |
| 38 | Louisiana Range: $197 – $918 | $514 |
| 39 | Mississippi Range: $209 – $963 | $514 |
| 40 | Nevada Range: $320 – $740 | $504 |
| 41 | South Carolina Range: $80 – $936 | $477 |
| 42 | Virginia Range: $98 – $916 | $471 |
| 43 | Arkansas Range: $85 – $853 | $464 |
| 44 | Alabama Range: $80 – $870 | $454 |
| 45 | Texas Range: $90 – $866 | $453 |
| 46 | Kansas Range: $239 – $713 | $451 |
| 47 | Ohio Range: $191 – $751 | $450 |
| 48 | Arizona Range: $213 – $715 | $432 |
| 49 | Tennessee Range: $90 – $796 | $428 |
| 50 | Florida Range: $35 – $815 | $302 |
| 51 | Oklahoma Range: $85 – $646 | $272 |