Average cost for patients after insurance for five procedures at ASCs vs. HOPDs:
Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis
ASC: $320
HOPD: $532
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
ASC: $110
HOPD: $192
Colonoscopy, flexible, with biopsy
ASC: $147
HOPD: $251
Colonoscopy, flexible, with removal of tumors, polyps or other lesions by snare technique
ASC: $158
HOPD: $262
Colonoscopy, flexible, diagnostic, including collection of specimens by brushing or washing
ASC: $119
HOPD: $199
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