Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk
AI EXPLANATION: A routine screening colonoscopy is an outpatient visual examination of the large intestine (colon) and rectum. During the procedure, a doctor guides a thin, flexible tube fitted with a miniature camera and light through the bowel to check the lining for polyps, tissue changes, or early signs of cancer. It is designated for individuals who do not exhibit gastrointestinal symptoms and do not have an increased personal or familial risk of colorectal disease.
Across 7 hospitals, negotiated prices for this code range from $232 to $5,050. Each dot below is one payer and plan's rate as published by the hospital.