Colonoscopy Cost in Alaska (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a colonoscopy cost in Alaska?
A colonoscopy in Alaska is priced differently for each type of coverage. With commercial insurance it typically runs $955–$2,974, facility and physician fees combined. Medicare pays one national rate to every provider, and you generally owe about 20% of it (around $245) after the Part B deductible. Without insurance, posted hospital cash prices run $351–$2,048. The sections below break this down by coverage and by insurer. This estimate is based on CMS fee schedules and hospital price transparency data published under federal law.
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Where colonoscopy costs vary in Alaska
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Cheapest Colonoscopy Providers in Alaska
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs median ($834) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CENTRAL PENINSULA GENERAL HOSPITAL INC | AK | $376 | $458 below |
| 2 | BARTLETT REGIONAL HOSPITAL | AK | $437 | $397 below |
| 3 | NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORPORATION | AK | $539 | $295 below |
| 4 | City of Valdez | Valdez, AK | $589 | $245 below |
| 5 | Providence Health And Services - Washington | Anchorage, AK | $643 | $191 below |
| 6 | Providence Health And Services - Washington | Kodiak, AK | $1,026 | $192 above |
| 7 | MANIILAQ ASSOCIATION | AK | $1,527 | $693 above |
| 8 | ALASKA NATIVE TRIBAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM | AK | $1,603 | $769 above |
Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.
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- Is this the self-pay price, and does it include the doctor, anesthesia and any lab or pathology? Those are often billed separately.
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Quick take
- CENTRAL PENINSULA GENERAL HOSPITAL INC is the lowest-cost option at $376 - $458 below the median posted price ($834), just by choosing where you go.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $834, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
- Ask whether this procedure can be done at a freestanding ambulatory surgical center - they're typically 30-60% cheaper than a hospital for identical care, and most aren't in this hospital-only dataset.
| Coverage | Hospitals with a rate | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare (national rate) | — | $950 to $2,352 | $1,223 |
| With insurance (commercial, average) | 3 | $2,675 to $5,892 | $4,663 |
| Without insurance (cash price) | 18 | $351 to $2,048 | $834 |
| Aetna | 3 | $2,085 to $4,428 | $2,539 |
| Cigna | 3 | $1,708 to $9,560 | $6,088 |
Rates are negotiated allowed amounts and cash prices from hospital price-transparency files (October 2026), shown at each hospital’s lowest-priced typical billing code for this procedure. Facility fees only. The typical range is the middle 80% of hospitals, not a quote for your visit.
How much does a colonoscopy cost with Medicare in Alaska?
Medicare's national hospital outpatient payment for colonoscopy is about $950 to $2,352 (typically near $1,223). After the $257 Part B deductible, you generally pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount, about $245 on a $1,223 payment, with no out-of-pocket cap unless you have supplemental coverage or a Medicare Advantage plan.
Doctor, anesthesia and pathology fees are billed separately. Medicare rates are national CMS amounts, adjusted slightly by local wage levels.
How much does a colonoscopy cost with insurance in Alaska?
Across 3 Alaska hospitals, the negotiated rates commercial insurers pay for colonoscopy average $2,675 to $5,892 per hospital, with a median near $4,663. That is the amount your plan and you pay the hospital together; you owe your deductible, then coinsurance, up to your out-of-pocket maximum.
Each hospital’s figure is the average of the commercial insurers it lists. Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid rates are excluded.
How much does a colonoscopy cost without insurance in Alaska?
Cash (self-pay) prices for colonoscopy at 18 Alaska hospitals range from $351 to $2,048, with a median of $834. Ask for the cash or self-pay price and for any financial-assistance discount before you book; both can be lower than the posted price.
Cash prices are the hospital’s published discounted rate for patients paying without insurance.
How much does a colonoscopy cost with Aetna in Alaska?
Aetna negotiated rates for colonoscopy at 3 Alaska hospitals range from $2,085 to $4,428, with a median near $2,539. If a hospital is out of network for your Aetna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How much does a colonoscopy cost with Cigna in Alaska?
Cigna negotiated rates for colonoscopy at 3 Alaska hospitals range from $1,708 to $9,560, with a median near $6,088. If a hospital is out of network for your Cigna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How where you go changes what you pay for colonoscopy
The same colonoscopy bundles different services depending on the setting - facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.
- Facility fee $229–$3,491
- Professional fee $84–$8,276
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $589–$1,620
- Professional fee $84–$8,276
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $222–$1,642
- Professional fee $84–$8,276
- Anesthesia $184–$492
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
Note: Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are often 30–60% cheaper than hospital outpatient departments for the same procedure. Most ASC prices are not in the hospital transparency dataset above. Ask your doctor whether this procedure can be done at a freestanding ASC.
Alaska's hospital market is dominated by single-facility communities with no competitive pressure - Providence Alaska Medical Center and Alaska Regional Hospital in Anchorage are the primary exceptions. Geographic isolation and extreme logistics costs push operating expenses well above the lower-48 average, making Alaska one of the highest-price states in the country on a per-service basis. Colonoscopy pricing is particularly sensitive to screening vs. diagnostic coding. A screening colonoscopy is typically covered at 100% under preventive care benefits, but if a polyp is removed or a finding is documented during the same visit, the claim is often re-coded as diagnostic - triggering your deductible and coinsurance. Ambulatory surgery centers perform over 70% of colonoscopies nationally and charge substantially less than hospital outpatient settings.
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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage
Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $834 versus $1,026 inpatient (about 1.2× more), so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick. The biggest swing for this procedure is screening versus diagnostic coding - a polyp removed during a routine screening can recode the whole visit as diagnostic and trigger cost-sharing you weren't expecting.
None of the prices above are what you'll necessarily owe: your deductible, out-of-pocket maximum, and each provider's network status all still apply.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$1,682 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$336 |
| Out-of-network provider | $3,700+ |
Frequently asked questions: colonoscopy costs in Alaska
How much does a colonoscopy cost in Alaska?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $388, with most facilities between $237 and $645 (based on 14 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). That is the hospital's negotiated rate alone; with physician fees, a commercially insured patient's full episode is typically $955–$2,974. Posted cash prices at the middle 80% of Alaska hospitals run $351–$2,048; outlier facilities above and below that range are left out. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.
Where is the cheapest place to get a colonoscopy in Alaska?
Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our Alaska data is CENTRAL PENINSULA GENERAL HOSPITAL INC at about $376. By metro, Anchorage has the lowest median ($1,286). Freestanding ambulatory surgery centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data - ask your doctor whether one is an option.
Why is a colonoscopy so much cheaper at some Alaska hospitals?
Typical prices vary about 2.7× (25th to 70th percentile of negotiated rates) because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Alaska, the median cash (self-pay) price is $834 versus a median negotiated rate of $4,663 - cash is the lower number at many hospitals. Asking for the cash price as well as your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.
How much will I actually pay out of pocket for a colonoscopy in Alaska?
Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.
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What matters before you schedule
ASC vs. hospital
Hospital outpatient departments typically charge 2-4x more than ambulatory surgery centers for the same colonoscopy - same outcome, very different bill. Call ahead and ask for a self-pay or cash quote at each setting you're considering.
What's on your bill
A colonoscopy involves multiple providers who bill separately - typically Facility Fee, Gastroenterologist Fee, Anesthesia. Check each line item against your Explanation of Benefits to catch billing errors.
Cost by type
Which type your doctor orders for this colonoscopy changes the billing code, and what you pay. For example: Billed as preventive care - often covered at $0 under the ACA when you are average-risk and in-network.
What to ask before you book
Get the CPT code from your doctor, confirm every provider involved (not just the facility) is in-network, ask for the cash-pay rate if you're uninsured or haven't met your deductible, and request a written estimate for colonoscopy before you schedule.
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About the Author
John Caruso, FSA, MAAA
Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.
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