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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy With Polyp Removal (Snare)

Colorado rates for HCPCS 45338

During a flexible sigmoidoscopy, examining the lower part of the colon and rectum, a wire loop (snare) is passed through the scope and used to encircle and remove a polyp or other growth from the lining. The tissue is then sent to a lab to check whether it's benign or precancerous.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $3,236 · 10th–90th $162$7,9430%5%10th90th$3,236Professionalmedian $282 · 10th–90th $120$4900%10%10th90th$282$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K

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
$309.03
Median
$3,981.07
Typical High
$7,413.10
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$457.09
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,548.13
Median
$6,760.83
Typical High
$10,964.78
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$537.03
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$602.56
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$1,659.59
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$524.81
Denver HMP
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$537.03
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$912.01
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$741.31
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$346.74
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,047.13
Median
$3,235.94
Typical High
$6,309.57
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$537.03