Body system
Digestive & GI procedures
Tests and procedures for the GI tract — from routine surveillance scopes to abdominal imaging and the most common outpatient hernia repairs.
Procedures
6
in this collection
With data on file
6
0 pending hospital coverage
Hospital-procedure pairs
810
reported across TX
CMS shoppable
3 of 6
on the federal mandate list
Procedures in this collection
How far apart the middle half of hospitals price this procedure:
- narrow range
- under 3×
- notable range
- 3× to 6×
- wide range
- 6× or more
Colonoscopy, Diagnostic
Diagnostic colonoscopy to examine the colon for polyps, bleeding, or other findings. Often follows an abnormal stool test or symptoms.
CPT 45378·Cancer ScreeningCMS shoppable
$1,012 – $2,493
133 hospitals · 25th–75th
Typical range:narrow(2.5×)For this procedure, the middle half of reporting hospitals span a 2.5× range (narrow range).Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Examination of the lower colon (sigmoid) — a less-extensive alternative to full colonoscopy, sometimes paired with stool testing.
CPT 45330·Cancer ScreeningMedicare preventive
$884 – $1,861
127 hospitals · 25th–75th
Typical range:narrow(2.1×)For this procedure, the middle half of reporting hospitals span a 2.1× range (narrow range).CT Abdomen and Pelvis, With Contrast
Combined CT of the abdomen and pelvis with IV contrast, used to evaluate abdominal pain, possible cancer, and many emergency presentations.
CPT 74177·ImagingCMS shoppable
$384 – $3,504
141 hospitals · 25th–75th
Typical range:wide(9.1×)For this procedure, the middle half of reporting hospitals span a 9.1× range (wide range).Ultrasound of the Abdomen, Complete
Complete abdominal ultrasound to evaluate the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, pancreas, and major vessels.
CPT 76700·ImagingCMS shoppable
$112 – $792
139 hospitals · 25th–75th
Typical range:wide(7.1×)For this procedure, the middle half of reporting hospitals span a 7.1× range (wide range).Upper GI Endoscopy (EGD)
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy — flexible scope of the esophagus, stomach, and upper duodenum. Used for reflux, ulcers, bleeding, and surveillance.
CPT 43235·Endoscopy
$985 – $2,475
132 hospitals · 25th–75th
Typical range:narrow(2.5×)For this procedure, the middle half of reporting hospitals span a 2.5× range (narrow range).Inguinal Hernia Repair (Open)
Open repair of an inguinal hernia in adults. Common in men 50+; performed laparoscopically as an alternative coded separately.
CPT 49505·Outpatient Surgery
$3,469 – $5,595
138 hospitals · 25th–75th
Typical range:narrow(1.6×)For this procedure, the middle half of reporting hospitals span a 1.6× range (narrow range).