Colonoscopy, diagnostic cost in Pittsburgh.
What colonoscopy, diagnostic costs at 4 Pittsburgh-area hospitals, pulled directly from each hospital's federally-mandated price transparency file. Cash-pay range: $73 to $1,500 (21× spread). CPT code 45378.
All Pittsburgh-area hospitals.
| # | Hospital | Cash price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
|
$73 to $123 |
| 2 |
UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside
Pittsburgh, PA
|
$1,500 |
| 3 |
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
|
$1,500 |
| 4 |
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
|
$1,500 |
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Compare colonoscopy prices →Colonoscopy, diagnostic, nationally.
The Pittsburgh numbers above only tell part of the story. The same colonoscopy, diagnostic can vary 10× across US metros, and even within Pittsburgh the published prices span 21 times from cheapest to most expensive.
For the national comparison set, see the Colonoscopy, diagnostic overview page, which covers colonoscopy, diagnostic prices at every hospital in our dataset.
What to ask before you book.
Is this the all-in price? Hospitals often quote the facility fee and bill the radiologist, anesthesiologist, or specialist separately. Ask for the bundled total.
Cash-pay vs. insurance? Don't assume insurance is cheaper. For high-deductible plans, cash pay often beats the negotiated rate, especially for elective imaging.
Financial assistance? Federally-tax-exempt hospitals must have a financial-assistance policy. It can knock 50-100% off the bill for households below specific income thresholds.