Cost of a Colonoscopy with Biopsy Visit
in Alaska
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Alaska's vast geography and limited provider network contribute to healthcare costs that run approximately 35% above national averages, particularly for specialized procedures. Patients seeking a Colonoscopy with Biopsy in Alaska typically encounter negotiated insurance rates ranging from $80 to $837, with a median cost of $80 based on transparency data from 375 active providers. Given Alaska's challenging healthcare access landscape, patients can browse all available Colonoscopy with Biopsy providers across the state to find the most cost-effective options.
Average
$332
Median
$80
Lowest
$80
Highest
$837
Providers
375
42% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does colonoscopy with biopsy compare to related procedures in Alaska?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonoscopy Diagnostic colonoscopy | 45378 | $80 | $80 | $648 | 374 |
| Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal Colonoscopy with polyp removal by snare | 45385 | $80 | $80 | $3,638 | 358 |
| Upper Endoscopy (EGD) Diagnostic upper GI endoscopy | 43235 | $105 | $275 | $759 | 37 |
| Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy | 43239 | $80 | $80 | $606 | 373 |
| ECG / EKG 12-lead electrocardiogram with interpretation | 93000 | $14 | $80 | $95 | 388 |
| Echocardiogram Transthoracic echocardiogram with Doppler | 93306 | $80 | $80 | $345 | 372 |
| OB Ultrasound Obstetric ultrasound, complete | 76805 | $51 | $328 | $991 | 375 |
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 45380 — Colonoscopy with biopsy). 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 45380 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 45380 (Colonoscopy with biopsy), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 45380 covers: the provider's professional fee for colonoscopy with biopsy. 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 with Biopsy Visit Costs Vary Across Alaska
Alaska's healthcare costs run approximately 35% above national averages due to the state's remote location, harsh climate, and limited infrastructure that increases operational expenses for medical practices. The challenging practice environment has historically limited specialist recruitment, creating supply constraints that affect pricing for procedures like Colonoscopy with Biopsy.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
The majority of Alaska's gastroenterologists practice in Anchorage and Fairbanks, creating significant access challenges for residents in rural communities and the Alaska Native villages. Patients from remote areas often face additional costs for travel and lodging, making the total expense of Colonoscopy with Biopsy procedures substantially higher than the base medical fees.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based outpatient departments in Alaska typically charge facility fees that independent gastroenterology practices do not, reflecting the higher overhead costs of maintaining full-service medical centers in challenging conditions. Alaska Regional Hospital and Providence Alaska Medical Center dominate the Anchorage market, while independent practices often offer more competitive pricing for routine procedures.
Insurance Market Competition in Alaska
Premera Blue Cross holds dominant market share in Alaska's individual and small group insurance markets, limiting competitive pressure on negotiated rates for specialist services. The concentrated insurance market, combined with limited provider networks, can result in less favorable pricing compared to states with more robust insurer competition.
Physician Supply and Demand in Alaska
With 375 providers offering Colonoscopy with Biopsy services across the vast state, Alaska faces ongoing challenges in specialist recruitment and retention due to geographic isolation and harsh weather conditions. The limited gastroenterologist supply relative to Alaska's aging population creates longer wait times and can support higher pricing, particularly in areas outside the Anchorage-Matanuska-Susitna region.
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 with Biopsy Costs in Alaska
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 45380)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin Range: $73 – $5,357 | $1,938 |
| 2 | New York Range: $241 – $2,117 | $948 |
| 3 | Massachusetts Range: $80 – $2,117 | $932 |
| 4 | Rhode Island Range: $80 – $2,117 | $910 |
| 5 | Connecticut Range: $85 – $2,117 | $892 |
| 6 | Delaware Range: $80 – $2,117 | $858 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania Range: $80 – $2,117 | $857 |
| 8 | Minnesota Range: $85 – $1,970 | $853 |
| 9 | New Hampshire Range: $433 – $1,234 | $829 |
| 10 | Nebraska Range: $281 – $1,040 | $742 |
| 11 | Iowa Range: $85 – $1,373 | $726 |
| 12 | California Range: $80 – $1,785 | $724 |
| 13 | Maine Range: $456 – $887 | $714 |
| 14 | Wyoming Range: $217 – $1,313 | $657 |
| 15 | Vermont Range: $317 – $1,042 | $632 |
| 16 | Georgia Range: $85 – $1,250 | $620 |
| 17 | New Jersey Range: $120 – $1,329 | $599 |
| 18 | North Carolina Range: $80 – $1,268 | $597 |
| 19 | North Dakota Range: $80 – $1,268 | $594 |
| 20 | District of Columbia Range: $98 – $1,143 | $580 |
| 21 | West Virginia Range: $85 – $1,329 | $574 |
| 22 | New Mexico Range: $90 – $1,136 | $559 |
| 23 | Illinois Range: $80 – $1,147 | $556 |
| 24 | Washington Range: $80 – $1,143 | $536 |
| 25 | Utah Range: $80 – $944 | $520 |
| 26 | Missouri Range: $188 – $815 | $512 |
| 27 | South Dakota Range: $80 – $1,035 | $501 |
| 28 | Maryland Range: $175 – $919 | $489 |
| 29 | Oregon Range: $80 – $1,070 | $486 |
| 30 | Hawaii Range: $80 – $969 | $467 |
| 31 | Colorado Range: $85 – $969 | $466 |
| 32 | Indiana Range: $80 – $937 | $461 |
| 33 | Mississippi Range: $162 – $850 | $454 |
| 34 | Michigan Range: $80 – $887 | $453 |
| 35 | Kentucky Range: $80 – $917 | $439 |
| 36 | Virginia Range: $98 – $830 | $423 |
| 37 | Louisiana Range: $85 – $804 | $422 |
| 38 | Idaho Range: $80 – $906 | $419 |
| 39 | Arkansas Range: $85 – $815 | $416 |
| 40 | Alabama Range: $80 – $762 | $405 |
| 41 | Texas Range: $85 – $772 | $396 |
| 42 | South Carolina Range: $80 – $782 | $389 |
| 43 | Kansas Range: $188 – $646 | $387 |
| 44 | Nevada Range: $85 – $701 | $372 |
| 45 | Ohio Range: $85 – $709 | $371 |
| 46 | Tennessee Range: $85 – $714 | $371 |
| 47 | Alaska Range: $80 – $837 | $332 |
| 48 | Arizona Range: $85 – $567 | $295 |
| 49 | Florida Range: $35 – $770 | $287 |
| 50 | Oklahoma Range: $85 – $582 | $251 |
| 51 | Montana Range: $80 – $545 | $235 |