Price Checker / CPT 44401
How much does Colonoscopy With Ablation cost?
CPT 44401 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about above the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$3,100
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,650
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$3,900
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $4,972 is $1,872 over the fair price.
What hospitals charge for Colonoscopy With Ablation
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffey County Hospital Burlington, KS | $5,124 | — | 89% |
| Wyoming County Community Health System Warsaw, NY | $4,820 | — | 43% |
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About Colonoscopy With Ablation
CPT code 44401 refers to colonoscopy with ablation (billing description: "Colonoscopy with ablation"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $213 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $2,581 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.