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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy With Polyp Removal (Snare)

Washington 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 $589 · 10th–90th $191$5,4950%5%10%10th90th$589Professionalmedian $309 · 10th–90th $126$6920%10%10th90th$309$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K

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
$239.88
Median
$2,290.87
Typical High
$8,709.64
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$691.83
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$218.78
Asuris Northwest Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,398.83
Median
$3,715.35
Typical High
$6,456.54
Asuris Northwest Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$389.05
Typical High
$660.69
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$501.19
Typical High
$1,513.56
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$724.44
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$181.97
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$1,202.26
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$831.76
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$75.86
Pacific Source
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$549.54
Typical High
$616.60
Premera BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$407.38
Median
$416.87
Typical High
$912.01
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$741.31
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,238.72
Median
$3,548.13
Typical High
$6,456.54
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$660.69
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$812.83
Median
$3,715.35
Typical High
$6,918.31
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$630.96
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$489.78