Price Checker / CPT 46606
How much does Anoscopy And Biopsy cost?
CPT 46606 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 22x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$460–$920
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,450
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,150
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $15,171 is $14,481 over the fair price (about 22x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Anoscopy And Biopsy
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Magee , PA | $14,680 | $11,744 | 4683% |
| Doylestown Health , PA | $19,053 | — | 4555% |
| Mena Hospital Commission dba Mena Regional Health System , AR | $11,779 | $7,068 | 3738% |
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About Anoscopy And Biopsy
CPT code 46606 refers to anoscopy and biopsy (billing description: "Anoscopy and biopsy"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $71 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $307 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.