Screening colonoscopy cost without insurance
Screening colonoscopy (average risk), CPT G0121: hospital cash prices and insurer rates in Houston, Dallas–Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin and McAllen.
- Prices from each hospital’s official price file
- Checked October 30, 2026
- Outpatient facility prices
By city
| Metro | Cash pricelowest–highest | Median cash | Median employer-plan rate | Hospitals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $446–1,376 | $662 | $2,315 | 35 |
| Dallas–Fort Worth | $673–2,600 | $985 | $2,252 | 55 |
| San Antonio | – | – | $1,495 | 3 |
| Austin | $1,757 | $1,757 | $2,064 | 11 |
| McAllen | $929 | $929 | $1,717 | 3 |
Outpatient facility charge only. These are the hospital’s own published prices for the facility part of the visit. The doctor’s or radiologist’s fee is billed separately and isn’t included, and your final bill can differ (extra tests, contrast, supplies). Not medical or insurance advice.
Cash or your insurance plan?Your plan pays a different rate at each hospital. See your plan’s own rate at every hospital nearby, next to the cash price, and what you would pay after your deductible. See an example report.
See what your plan paysWhat it is
A screening colonoscopy for a person not at high risk (HCPCS G0121), the code Medicare uses. Private plans usually bill screening colonoscopies as 45378 with a screening modifier.
What the hospital price covers
The procedure room and the facility. Anesthesia, the gastroenterologist and any pathology are usually billed separately.
How to get the cash price
- Pick a hospital from the city table and call its price-estimate or scheduling line.
- Say you are a self-pay patient and quote CPT G0121; ask how it is billed if a polyp is found, since a screening can turn into a diagnostic procedure.
- Ask for a Good Faith Estimate in writing. If the bill comes in $400 or more above it, you can dispute it. See Good Faith Estimates.
Independent imaging centers and labs, which often charge less, aren’t covered by the hospital price rule and aren’t in this data yet.
The 10 lowest cash prices
| Hospital | City | Cash price |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston | $446 |
| Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital | Houston | $529 |
| Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital | Houston | $644 |
| Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital | Houston | $644 |
| Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center | Houston | $644 |
| Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital | Houston | $644 |
| Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital | Houston | $644 |
| Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital | Houston | $644 |
| Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital | Houston | $644 |
| Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital | Houston | $644 |