Colonoscopy Cost in Oregon (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a colonoscopy cost in Oregon?
A colonoscopy in Oregon is priced differently for each type of coverage. With commercial insurance it typically runs $988–$2,373, 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 $319–$1,033. 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 Oregon
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Cheapest Colonoscopy Providers in Oregon
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs median ($793) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grande Ronde Hospital | La Grande, OR | $319 | $474 below |
| 2 | Peace Harbor Medical Center | Florence, OR | $320 | $473 below |
| 3 | OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY | Portland, OR | $351 | $442 below |
| 4 | Good Shepherd Health Care System | Hermiston, OR | $361 | $432 below |
| 5 | Sacred Heart-Riverbend | Springfield, OR | $415 | $378 below |
| 6 | Asante Three Rivers Medical Center, LLC | Grants Pass, OR | $419 | $374 below |
| 7 | Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center | Medford, OR | $419 | $374 below |
| 8 | GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL CORVALLIS | Corvallis, OR | $423 | $370 below |
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
- Grande Ronde Hospital is the lowest-cost option at $319 - $474 below the median posted price ($793), just by choosing where you go.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $780, 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) | 28 | $128 to $4,194 | $2,629 |
| Without insurance (cash price) | 51 | $319 to $1,033 | $780 |
| Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon | 24 | $129 to $3,266 | $2,153 |
| Cigna | 20 | $105 to $9,178 | $3,539 |
| Aetna | 16 | $134 to $6,073 | $508 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 14 | $1,122 to $4,911 | $3,977 |
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 Oregon?
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 Oregon?
Across 28 Oregon hospitals, the negotiated rates commercial insurers pay for colonoscopy average $128 to $4,194 per hospital, with a median near $2,629. 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 Oregon?
Cash (self-pay) prices for colonoscopy at 51 Oregon hospitals range from $319 to $1,033, with a median of $780. 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 Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon?
Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon negotiated rates for colonoscopy at 24 Oregon hospitals range from $129 to $3,266, with a median near $2,153. 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 Cigna in Oregon?
Cigna negotiated rates for colonoscopy at 20 Oregon hospitals range from $105 to $9,178, with a median near $3,539. 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 much does a colonoscopy cost with Aetna in Oregon?
Aetna negotiated rates for colonoscopy at 16 Oregon hospitals range from $134 to $6,073, with a median near $508. 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 Oregon?
UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for colonoscopy at 14 Oregon hospitals range from $1,122 to $4,911, with a median near $3,977. 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 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 $218–$9,411
- Professional fee $84–$8,276
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $270–$2,188
- 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.
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) anchors the academic tier and the Portland market. Providence Health and Legacy Health compete for commercial volume in Portland, while PeaceHealth covers the southern coast and Eugene corridor. Oregon passed aggressive price transparency legislation, and its hospital-reported data is among the most complete in the West. 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
A small number of hospitals (4) report prices above $1,882, including St. Charles Bend at $2,188, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $793 versus $480 inpatient, 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 | ~$1,641 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$328 |
| Out-of-network provider | $3,610+ |
Frequently asked questions: colonoscopy costs in Oregon
How much does a colonoscopy cost in Oregon?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $407, with most facilities between $120 and $986 (based on 44 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). That is the hospital's negotiated rate alone; with physician fees, a commercially insured patient's full episode is typically $988–$2,373. Posted cash prices at the middle 80% of Oregon hospitals run $319–$1,033; 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 Oregon?
Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our Oregon data is Grande Ronde Hospital in La Grande at about $319. By metro, Medford has the lowest median ($680). 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 Oregon hospitals?
Typical prices vary about 8.2× (25th to 70th percentile of negotiated rates) because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Oregon, the median cash (self-pay) price is $780 versus a median negotiated rate of $2,629 - 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 Oregon?
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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