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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy With Polyp Removal (Snare)

Virginia 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 $347 · 10th–90th $138$4,6770%5%10th90th$347Professionalmedian $282 · 10th–90th $120$5250%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
$169.82
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$5,888.44
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$524.81
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,090.30
Median
$3,981.07
Typical High
$4,466.84
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$501.19
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$691.83
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$549.54
Typical High
$707.95
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$489.78
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$660.69
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$363.08
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$467.74
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$549.54
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$223.87
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$660.69
Sentara
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$794.33
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$288.40
Median
$371.54
Typical High
$1,230.27
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$2,754.23
Typical High
$5,495.41
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$489.78