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Rigid Lower Colon Exam

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 45300

A rigid, straight scope is used to examine the rectum and the lowest part of the colon just above it, without a biopsy or other intervention. A sample of cells or fluid may be collected by lightly brushing or washing the area if needed.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Rigid Lower Colon Exam cost?

$63.10

Typical physician fee. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $63.10 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $50.12 to $141.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $1,549 · 10th to 90th $158 to $5,129Professionalmedian $62 · 10th to 90th $47 to $158
$50$100$200$500$1K$2K$5Kfacility $1,549professional $62

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$1,698.24
Typical High
$4,073.80
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$158.49
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$79.43
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$31.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$117.49
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$23.44
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$5.50
Median
$10.00
Typical High
$15.85
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$77.62
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$147.91
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$302.00
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$1,071.52
Typical High
$5,128.61
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$190.55

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 3.5 times more in Alaska than in Washington, DC. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Washington, DC· 51st of 51

$63.10

AK $224DC $63.10

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.