Reviewed by John Caruso, FSA, MAAA • Data last updated July 17, 2026

Colonoscopy Cost in Virginia (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

Creator: John Caruso, FSA, MAAA
Published: 2026-07-17T19:26:00.905Z
Keywords: colonoscopy cost virginia, colonoscopy price virginia, Virginia healthcare costs, hospital price transparency, medical cost comparison

What does a colonoscopy cost in Virginia?

Expect roughly $1,077 to $2,281 for a colonoscopy in Virginia if you're commercially insured - that range already folds in both the facility charge and the physician fee. The median reported facility price across 51 hospitals is $885. It's built from CMS fee schedules and federally mandated hospital price transparency data.

Where colonoscopy costs vary in Virginia

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Cheapest Colonoscopy Providers in Virginia

Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.

#	Facility	City	Price	vs Median
1	Sentara Hospitals	Suffolk, VA	$307	-$578
2	Potomac Hospital Corporation of Prince William	Woodbridge, VA	$307	-$578
3	Sentara Hospitals	Norfolk, VA	$307	-$578
4	Sentara Princess Anne Hospital	Virginia Beach, VA	$307	-$578
5	Sentara Hospitals	Hampton, VA	$307	-$578
6	Hospital for Extended Recovery	Suite 700, VA	$307	-$578
7	Sentara Hospitals	Virginia Beach, VA	$307	-$578

Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.

Quick take

Sentara Hospitals is the lowest-cost option at $307 - $578 below the state median, just by choosing where you go.
Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $904, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
This dataset covers hospitals only - freestanding ASCs, which routinely run 30-60% cheaper for the same procedure, aren't included, so it's worth asking your doctor whether one is an option.

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.

Hospital Outpatient

$184–$12,031

Facility fee $100–$3,755
Professional fee $84–$8,276

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Hospital Inpatient

$290–$13,220

Facility fee $206–$4,944
Professional fee $84–$8,276

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Ambulatory Surgery Center

$490–$10,410

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.

Inova Health System dominates Northern Virginia with pricing that reflects DC-metro labor costs - among the highest in the Mid-Atlantic. Sentara Healthcare and Carilion Clinic cover the Tidewater and Southwest Virginia markets respectively. Northern Virginia facilities typically price 20–30% above the state average due to proximity to the DC labor market. 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 (7) report prices above $1,870, including DOMINION HOSPITAL at $3,755, 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 $868 versus $712 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.

On top of the facility price, your actual bill depends on your deductible, your out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved - not just the facility - is in-network.

Your situation	Estimated out-of-pocket
Deductible not yet met	~$1,733
Deductible met - 20% coinsurance	~$347
Out-of-network provider	$3,813+

Frequently asked questions: colonoscopy costs in Virginia

How much does a colonoscopy cost in Virginia?

Across 51 Virginia hospitals that publish prices, a colonoscopy ranges from $100 to $72,360, with a median of $885. Most facilities fall between $393 and $925. 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 Virginia?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Virginia data is WINCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER, INC in Winchester at about $100. By metro, Woodbridge has the lowest median ($504). Freestanding ambulatory surgery and imaging 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 Virginia hospitals?

Prices vary up to 723.6× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Virginia, the median cash (self-pay) price is $904 versus a median negotiated rate of $692 - about 1.3× higher. Asking for the cash price or 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 Virginia?

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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Other Virginia Hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers for Colonoscopy

These hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers are registered in the CMS National Provider Identifier (NPI) registry as active hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers in Virginia. Cost estimates use the bundled service model for each place of service. Contact them directly for a formal quote.

Provider

City

Type

Est. Cost

1ST CHOICE LAB SERVICES LLC
2762605424

RICHMOND, VA

Clinical Medical Laboratory

1ST CLASS SLEEP DIAGNOSTIC CENTER INC
7033859222

CENTREVILLE, VA

Clinical Medical Laboratory