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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy With Polyp Removal (Snare)

Minnesota 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 $1,175 · 10th–90th $155$4,1690%5%10%10th90th$1,175Professionalmedian $389 · 10th–90th $148$1,0230%5%10th90th$389$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K

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
$67.61
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$4,168.69
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$616.60
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,584.89
Median
$2,951.21
Typical High
$8,511.38
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$436.52
Typical High
$1,071.52
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$691.83
Median
$1,071.52
Typical High
$2,951.21
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$229.09
Median
$501.19
Typical High
$1,230.27
Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$831.76
Median
$1,071.52
Typical High
$2,344.23
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$257.04
Median
$478.63
Typical High
$1,023.29
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$1,230.27
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$288.40
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$2,238.72
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,584.89
Median
$2,754.23
Typical High
$4,897.79
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$316.23
Typical High
$851.14