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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy With Polyp Removal (Snare)

Iowa 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 $1,585 · 10th–90th $200$6,0260%5%10th90th$1,585Professionalmedian $302 · 10th–90th $123$7410%10%10th90th$302$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
$234.42
Median
$2,290.87
Typical High
$6,760.83
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$724.44
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,584.89
Median
$1,584.89
Typical High
$1,584.89
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$338.84
Typical High
$870.96
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$467.74
Typical High
$870.96
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$2,951.21
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$295.12
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$2,238.72
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$281.84
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$776.25
Midlands
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,584.89
Median
$1,584.89
Typical High
$1,584.89
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$281.84
Median
$524.81
Typical High
$831.76
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$691.83
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$794.33
Median
$3,090.30
Typical High
$5,128.61
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$707.95
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$229.09
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$831.76