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Swallowing a camera pill to photograph the small bowel. What Medicare pays in each setting, in every state, and where it costs less.
Swallowing a camera pill to photograph the small bowel.
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How much does capsule endoscopy cost?
Medicare's 2026 national price for capsule endoscopy is $802 at office or clinic; $1,729 at hospital outpatient. Prices vary by area; private insurance usually pays more.
Where is capsule endoscopy cheapest?
Usually at office or clinic ($802) rather than hospital outpatient ($1,729), about $927 less for the same service at Medicare's national rates.
Is this what I will pay?
These are Medicare's payment rates, a public benchmark for a fair price. What you pay depends on your insurance, deductible and the provider. Ask for a written estimate before you book; if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate.