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Rectal Scope Exam With Growth Removal By Cautery

Washington, DC 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 October 2026.

How much does Rectal Scope Exam With Growth Removal By Cautery cost?

$97.72

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

Insurers have agreed to pay about $97.72 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $89.13 to $219.

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 $2,138 · 10th to 90th $251 to $16,218Professionalmedian $98 · 10th to 90th $79 to $251
$100$500$2K$10Kfacility $2,138professional $98

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
$97.72
Median
$1,698.24
Typical High
$4,073.80
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$251.19
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$125.89
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$50.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$190.55
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$38.02
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$25.12
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$102.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$251.19
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$223.87
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$478.63
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$537.03
Median
$2,511.89
Typical High
$27,542.29
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$302.00

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 4.5 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

$97.72

AK $437DC $97.72

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.