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Colonoscopy with biopsy cost at US hospitals
Colonoscopy with biopsy · CPT 44389
$1,139.25
lowest cash price
$1,788.60
national median
$3,933.60
highest cash price
11
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $1,139.25–$3,933.60 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Dec 1, 2025 ($1,179.08) → Jul 1, 2026 ($1,139.25)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,179.08 | $1,179.08 | $1,179.08 |
| Ohio | 2 | $1,139.25 | $1,139.25 | $1,368.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $1,372.20 | $3,022.80 | $3,933.60 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $1,139.25 | $1,160.50 – $2,088.91 |
| JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute (JRI) | Edison, NJ | $1,179.08 | $358.51 – $1,238.03 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $1,368.00 | $446.88 – $2,200.61 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,372.20 | $177.36 – $2,058.30 |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | $1,555.20 | $177.36 – $2,203.20 |
| UPMC Passavant-McCandless | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,788.60 | $177.36 – $2,533.85 |
| UPMC St. Margaret | Pittsburgh, PA | $3,022.80 | $177.36 – $4,282.30 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $3,235.80 | $177.36 – $4,584.05 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $3,252.60 | $177.36 – $4,336.80 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $3,252.60 | $177.36 – $4,336.80 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $3,933.60 | $177.36 – $4,425.30 |