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Rectal Scope Exam With Bleeding Control

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 45317

Examination of the rectum and the lowest part of the colon using a short rigid scope, during which active bleeding is stopped, for example by cautery, a clip, or an injection. It is used when someone is bleeding from the lower bowel.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Rectal Scope Exam With Bleeding Control cost?

$129

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

Insurers have agreed to pay about $129 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $115 to $234.

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 $269 to $16,218Professionalmedian $126 · 10th to 90th $107 to $275
$100$500$2K$10Kfacility $2,138professional $126

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
$125.89
Median
$1,698.24
Typical High
$4,073.80
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$269.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$134.90
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$53.70
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$204.17
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$40.74
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$26.92
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$141.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$323.59
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$234.42
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$512.86
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
$93.33
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$323.59

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 3.8 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

$129

AK $490DC $129

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.