Price Checker / CPT 45382
How much does Colonoscopy W/control Bleed cost?
CPT 45382 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 5.4x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$2,150–$2,500
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,500
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$3,150
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $12,739 is $10,389 over the fair price (about 5.4x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Colonoscopy W/control Bleed
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowview Regional Medical Center MAYSVILLE, KY | $28,061 | — | 3743% |
| Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital SOMERSET, CO | $18,491 | — | 2433% |
| Raleigh General Hospital BECKLEY, WV | $16,554 | — | 2167% |
| Southwestern Medical Center Lawton, OK | $6,395 | — | 776% |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR Taylor, TX | — | — | 579% |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Three Rivers WAVERLY, TN | $1,975 | — | 92% |
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About Colonoscopy W/control Bleed
CPT code 45382 refers to colonoscopy w/control bleed (billing description: "Colonoscopy w/control bleed"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $227 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $730 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.