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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy With Polyp Removal (Snare)

Washington, DC 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 October 2026.

How much does Flexible Sigmoidoscopy With Polyp Removal (Snare) cost?

$151

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

Insurers have agreed to pay about $151 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $129 to $324.

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 $1,698 · 10th to 90th $339 to $16,218Professionalmedian $148 · 10th to 90th $117 to $363
$100$500$2K$10Kfacility $1,698professional $148

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
$138.04
Median
$1,548.82
Typical High
$3,311.31
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$363.08
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$181.97
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$74.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$275.42
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$54.95
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$36.31
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$147.91
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$380.19
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$707.95
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
$112.20
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$457.09

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 3.9 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

$151

AK $589DC $151

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.