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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy With Polyp Removal (Snare)

Pennsylvania 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 $2,291 · 10th–90th $295$7,2440%5%10%10th90th$2,291Professionalmedian $282 · 10th–90th $117$5750%10%10th90th$282$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K$50.0K

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
$218.78
Median
$2,290.87
Typical High
$7,244.36
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$588.84
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$107.15
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,801.89
Median
$4,466.84
Typical High
$57,543.99
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$251.19
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$295.12
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$1,737.80
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$478.63
Emblem Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$245.47
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$245.47
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$354.81
Median
$478.63
Typical High
$691.83
Geisinger
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$724.44
Median
$912.01
Typical High
$1,122.02
Geisinger
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$549.54
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$691.83
Median
$2,630.27
Typical High
$4,365.16
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$371.54
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$302.00
Median
$2,089.30
Typical High
$7,244.36
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$831.76
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$794.33
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$616.60
Median
$1,096.48
Typical High
$2,238.72
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$380.19
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$575.44
Median
$2,041.74
Typical High
$4,265.80
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$446.68