Colonoscopy Cost in Colorado Springs, CO (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a colonoscopy cost in Colorado Springs, CO?
The same colonoscopy in Colorado Springs, CO might cost you $235 at one facility and $484 at another - the building you walk into drives the difference. The median cash price across 5 reporting hospitals is $360. These figures come straight from hospital price transparency files published under federal law. The sections below break this down by coverage and by insurer.
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Where colonoscopy costs vary in Colorado Springs, CO
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Cheapest Colonoscopy Providers in Colorado Springs, CO
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs median ($360) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES COLORADO | Colorado Springs, CO | $201 | $159 below |
| 2 | St Francis Hospital | Colorado Springs, CO | $201 | $159 below |
| 3 | UCHealth Grandview Hospital | Colorado Springs, CO | $451 | $91 above |
| 4 | UCHMHS | Colorado Springs, CO | $518 | $158 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.
- Can you give me the price in writing, with the billing codes it covers?
- What happens to the price if something extra is needed during the procedure?
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Quick take
- CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES COLORADO is the lowest-cost option at $201 - $159 below the median posted price ($360), just by choosing where you go.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $360, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
- Freestanding ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) are often 30-60% cheaper than hospital outpatient departments for the same procedure and may not appear in this hospital-only dataset - ask your doctor if one is an option.
| Coverage | Hospitals with a rate | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare (national rate) | — | $950 to $2,352 | $1,223 |
| With insurance (commercial, average) | 5 | $524 to $1,372 | $1,352 |
| Without insurance (cash price) | 6 | $201 to $518 | $360 |
| Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | 5 | $491 to $877 | $730 |
| Aetna | 5 | $87 to $1,899 | $1,864 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 5 | $1,375 to $2,277 | $1,990 |
| Cigna | 5 | $757 to $1,367 | $1,260 |
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 Colorado Springs, CO?
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 Colorado Springs, CO?
Across 5 Colorado Springs, CO hospitals, the negotiated rates commercial insurers pay for colonoscopy average $524 to $1,372 per hospital, with a median near $1,352. 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 Colorado Springs, CO?
Cash (self-pay) prices for colonoscopy at 6 Colorado Springs, CO hospitals range from $201 to $518, with a median of $360. 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 Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Colorado Springs, CO?
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield negotiated rates for colonoscopy at 5 Colorado Springs, CO hospitals range from $491 to $877, with a median near $730. Your own cost depends on your plan’s deductible and coinsurance, and on whether the hospital is in your network.
Includes Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Anthem plans listed by each hospital.
How much does a colonoscopy cost with Aetna in Colorado Springs, CO?
Aetna negotiated rates for colonoscopy at 5 Colorado Springs, CO hospitals range from $87 to $1,899, with a median near $1,864. 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 UnitedHealthcare in Colorado Springs, CO?
UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for colonoscopy at 5 Colorado Springs, CO hospitals range from $1,375 to $2,277, with a median near $1,990. If a hospital is out of network for your UnitedHealthcare plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How much does a colonoscopy cost with Cigna in Colorado Springs, CO?
Cigna negotiated rates for colonoscopy at 5 Colorado Springs, CO hospitals range from $757 to $1,367, with a median near $1,260. If a hospital is out of network for your Cigna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
UCHealth and CommonSpirit Health (formerly SCL Health) dominate the Front Range market, with Centura Health (now Intermountain) adding competition in the Denver corridor. Denver and Boulder wage indices are among the highest in the Mountain West, pushing Medicare-adjusted rates up relative to rural Colorado. The urban-rural price gap in Colorado is one of the widest in the country. 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
Facility classification matters as much as the hospital itself - a hospital-owned outpatient center adds a facility fee that a freestanding clinic does not. 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.
What you pay out of pocket on top of this depends on your deductible, your plan's out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved is in-network - not just the facility.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$360 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$72 |
| Out-of-network provider | $792+ |
Frequently asked questions: colonoscopy costs in Colorado Springs, CO
How much does a colonoscopy cost in Colorado Springs, CO?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $260, with most facilities between $103 and $278 (based on 5 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices at the middle 80% of Colorado Springs, CO hospitals run $201–$518; 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 Colorado Springs, CO?
Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our Colorado Springs, CO data is CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES COLORADO in Colorado Springs at about $201. By metro, Colorado Springs has the lowest median ($451). 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 Colorado Springs, CO 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 Colorado Springs, CO, the median cash (self-pay) price is $360 versus a median negotiated rate of $1,352 - 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 Colorado Springs, CO?
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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