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Rectal Scope Exam With Growth Removal By Cautery

California rates for HCPCS 45308

In this procedure, a rigid, narrow scope is passed through the anus to examine the rectum and lower part of the colon, and a single small growth is removed using a heated instrument that both cuts and seals the tissue. It is performed to both diagnose and treat a polyp or similar growth found during the exam. Tissue is typically sent to a lab afterward for analysis.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $3,802 · 10th–90th $191$12,3030%5%10%10th90th$3,802Professionalmedian $182 · 10th–90th $81$4900%5%10th90th$182$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,380.38
Median
$5,495.41
Typical High
$16,982.44
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$660.69
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,511.89
Median
$4,466.84
Typical High
$12,882.50
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$354.81
Blue Shield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$6,606.93
Blue Shield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$416.87
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$354.81
Median
$1,412.54
Typical High
$2,691.53
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$380.19
Contra Costa Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$380.19
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$446.68
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8,128.31
Median
$19,498.45
Typical High
$19,498.45
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,445.44
Median
$1,737.80
Typical High
$1,737.80
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$281.84
Optum
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$70.79
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$363.08
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$436.52
Sutter Health Plus
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$602.56
The Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$251.19
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,949.84
Median
$4,265.80
Typical High
$9,549.93
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$316.23