Here are the average costs for colonoscopies at ASCs and HOPDs:
Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy
ASC
Total cost: $728
Patient pays: $144
Physician fee: $204
Facility fee: $524
CMS pay: $582
Hospital outpatient departments
Total cost: $1,240
Patient pay: $247
Physician fee: $204
Facility fee: $1,036
CMS pays: $992
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