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Colonoscopy in California: what it costs

What Medicare pays for a colonoscopy in California in 2026, by setting, and where it costs less.

Surgery center
$836
$785–$887 across California
Hospital outpatient
$1,459
$1,360–$1,558 across California

A diagnostic colonoscopy. Anesthesia and pathology are usually billed separately.

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Questions

How much does a colonoscopy cost in California?

Medicare's 2026 price for a colonoscopy in California is $785–$887 at surgery center; $1,360–$1,558 at hospital outpatient, depending on the area. Private insurance usually pays more.

Where is a colonoscopy cheapest in California?

At surgery center, from $785. Hospital outpatient runs up to $1,558 for the same service.

How do I find the price near me?

Enter your ZIP code in the Price Shopper to see your local Medicare price in each setting, hospitals near you, and what you might owe with Medicare, employer insurance or paying yourself.