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Procedure | Price Range | |
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Colonoscopy Cost Average | $950 - $3,100 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
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Texas Health Surgery Center Craig Ranch | Mckinney | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Doctors Surgery Center at Huguley | Burleson | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Medical Center of Arlington | Arlington | Acute Care Hospital |
Medical City Surgery Center McKinney | Mckinney | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine | Grapevine | Acute Care Hospital |
Medical City Surgery Center Las Colinas | Irving | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Texas Health Outpatient Surgery Center - Fort Worth | Fort Worth | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Ambulatory Endoscopy Clinic of Dallas | Dallas | GI Diagnostic Center |
Las Colinas Medical Center | Irving | Acute Care Hospital |
Healthsouth Medical Center of Dallas | Dallas | Acute Care Hospital |
Huguley Memorial Medical Center | Burleson | Acute Care Hospital |
Arlington Mansfield Surgery-endoscopy Center | Arlington | GI Diagnostic Center |
Harris Methodist Southwest Hospital | Fort Worth | Acute Care Hospital |
UTSW Clinical Procedure Center | Dallas | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Doctors Hospital of Dallas | Dallas | Acute Care Hospital |
Baylor Scott and White The Heart Hospital Denton | Denton | Acute Care Hospital |
Baylor Medical Center at Garland | Garland | Acute Care Hospital |
HTPN Gastroenterology Services | Plano | GI Diagnostic Center |
University Hospital- St.Paul | Dallas | Acute Care Hospital |
Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas | Dallas | Acute Care Hospital |
Our Children's House at Baylor | Dallas | Childrens Hospital |
Plano Endocscopy Center | Plano | GI Diagnostic Center |
Endoscopy Center at Central Park | Bedford | GI Diagnostic Center |
Medical Village Surgery Center | Grand Prairie | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
North Richland Hills Endoscopy Center | North Richland Hills | GI Diagnostic Center |
Southwest Surgical Hospital | Hurst | Acute Care Hospital |
Regency Hospital of Fort Worth | Fort Worth | Acute Care Hospital |
Dallas Day Surgery of Texas | Dallas | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Legacy Surgery Center of Frisco | Frisco | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Calloway Creek Surgery Center | North Richland Hills | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth | Fort Worth | Acute Care Hospital |
North Texas Surgery Center | Dallas | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Surgery Center of Northpoint | Dallas | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Texas Health Surgery Center Dallas | Dallas | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Physicians Surgical Center of Fort Worth | Fort Worth | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Surgery Center of Duncanville | Duncanville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Preston Plaza Surgery Center | Dallas | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Pediatric Surgery Center | Plano | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Fort Worth Endoscopy Center | Fort Worth | GI Diagnostic Center |
Presbyterian Plano Center for Diagnostic and Surgery | Plano | Acute Care Hospital |
Bent Tree Surgery Center | Dallas | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Ambulatory Surgery Center of North Dallas | Dallas | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Macarthur Surgery Center | Irving | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Waxahachie Surgery Pavilion | Waxahachie | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Metroplex Ambulatory Surgical Center | Grand Prairie | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Specialty Surgery Center | Greenville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Baylor Medical Center at Irving | Irving | Acute Care Hospital |
Harris Methodist Walls Regional Hospital | Cleburne | Acute Care Hospital |
Heath Surgicare | Heath | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Presbyterian Hospital of Kaufman | Kaufman | Acute Care Hospital |
Texas Endoscopy | Allen | GI Diagnostic Center |
Park Central Surgical Center | Dallas | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Wise Regional Health System - East Campus | Decatur | Acute Care Hospital |
Centennial Surgery Center | Frisco | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Parkland Health and Hospital System | Dallas | Acute Care Hospital |
North Hills Hospital | North Richland Hills | Acute Care Hospital |
Lewisville Surgery Center | Lewisville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
John Peter Smith Hospital | Fort Worth | Acute Care Hospital |
The Palladium for Surgery Dallas | Dallas | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Baylor Surgicare at Grapevine | Grapevine | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Surgical and Diagnostic Center | Hurst | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Surgery Center of Richardson | Richardson | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Arlington Day Surgery Center | Arlington | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Presbyterian Hospital of Plano | Plano | Acute Care Hospital |
Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington | Acute Care Hospital |
Lone Star Surgical Center | Plano | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Lone Star Endoscopy | Keller | GI Diagnostic Center |
Sierra Surgery Center | Dallas | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Physicians Surgical Center of Fort Worth | Fort Worth | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Paragon Ambulatory Health Resources | Dallas | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Medical Center of Mckinney | Mckinney | Acute Care Hospital |
Baylor Surgicare at Plano | Plano | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Texas GI Endoscopy Center | Mesquite | GI Diagnostic Center |
Trinity Park Surgery Center | Arlington | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Vista Hospital of Dallas | Garland | Acute Care Hospital |
Baylor Medical Center at Waxahachie | Waxahachie | Acute Care Hospital |
Regency Hospital of North Dallas | Carrollton | Acute Care Hospital |
Renaissance Hospital - Dallas | Dallas | Acute Care Hospital |
Irving Surgery Center | Irving | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Swiss Avenue Surgicenter | Dallas | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Baylor Surgicare at Oakmont | Fort Worth | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Children's Medical Center Dallas | Dallas | Childrens Hospital |
National Surgicare JV1 | Mesquite | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Cityview Surgery Center | Fort Worth | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Trinity Medical Center | Carrollton | Acute Care Hospital |
Fort Worth Endoscopy Center | Fort Worth | GI Diagnostic Center |
North Carrier Surgicenter | Grand Prairie | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Breckenridge Surgery Center | Richardson | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Baylor Surgicare | Dallas | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Denton Regional Medical Center | Denton | Acute Care Hospital |
Harris Methodist HEB Hospital | Bedford | Acute Care Hospital |
Presbyterian Hospital of Commerce | Commerce | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Park Ventura Endoscopy Center | Plano | GI Diagnostic Center |
Surgery Center at Park City Medical Complex | Weatherford | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Presbyterian Hospital of Allen | Allen | Acute Care Hospital |
Cook Children's Medical Center | Fort Worth | Childrens Hospital |
Park Cities Surgery Center | University Park | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Texas Surgery Center | Dallas | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Texas Pediatric Surgery Center | North Richland Hills | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Baylor Surgicare at Valley View | Dallas | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Methodist Dallas Medical Center | Dallas | Acute Care Hospital |
Medical City Hospital | Dallas | Acute Care Hospital |
Weatherford Regional Medical Center | Weatherford | Acute Care Hospital |
Day Surgery Center at Drmc | Denton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Dallas Day Surgery of Texas - North | Dallas | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Plaza Day Surgery | Fort Worth | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Old Town Endoscopy Center | Dallas | GI Diagnostic Center |
Specialty Surgery Center of Fort Worth | Hurst | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
North Central Surgical Center | Dallas | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
USMD Hospital at Arlington | Arlington | Acute Care Hospital |
Ennis Regional Medical Center | Ennis | Acute Care Hospital |
David A Ray Bridgeport Surgery Center | Bridgeport | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Presbyterian Hospital of Greenville | Greenville | Acute Care Hospital |
Harris Methodist Northwest Hospital | Azle | Acute Care Hospital |
Greenville Physicians Surgery Center | Greenville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
JPS Diagnostic and Surgery Hospital of Arlington | Arlington | Acute Care Hospital |
North Garland Surgery Center | Garland | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Ambulatory Health Systems | Dallas | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Mansfield Surgery Center | Mansfield | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Dallas Surgi Center | Dallas | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Lake Pointe Medical Center | Rowlett | Acute Care Hospital |
Baylor Surgicare at Garland | Garland | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth | Fort Worth | Acute Care Hospital |
Cornerstone Surgery Center | Carrollton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Southwest Endoscopy and Surgery Center | Burleson | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Dallas Endoscopy Center | Dallas | GI Diagnostic Center |
Surgery Center of Waxahachie | Waxahachie | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
North Dallas Surgicare | Richardson | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Surgery Center of Arlington | Arlington | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
RHD Memorial Medical Center | Dallas | Acute Care Hospital |
Prestonwood Surgery Center | Plano | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
North Texas GICenter | Arlington | GI Diagnostic Center |
Specialty Surgery Center of Dallas | Dallas | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Same Day Surgicare | Arlington | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Texas Digestive Disease Center | Irving | GI Diagnostic Center |
Ellis Surgical Pavilion | Waxahachie | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas | Acute Care Hospital |
Plano Surgery Center | Plano | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Denton Surgery Center at Presbyterian Hospital of Denton | Denton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Cleburne Surgical Center | Cleburne | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Rockwall Surgery Center | Rockwall | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Cook Children's Ambulatory Surgery Center | Hurst | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Baylor Surgicare at Denton | Denton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Medical Center of Plano | Plano | Acute Care Hospital |
Metroplex Surgicare | Bedford | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Richardson Regional Medical Center | Richardson | Acute Care Hospital |
Centennial Medical Center | Frisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Methodist Charlton Medical Center | Dallas | Acute Care Hospital |
Medical Center at Lancaster | Lancaster | Acute Care Hospital |
Redbird Square Endoscopy Center | Dallas | GI Diagnostic Center |
The Clinic for Special Surgery | Fort Worth | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Central Park Surgery Center | Arlington | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Daytime Outpatient Surgery Center | Fort Worth | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Baylor Medical Center at Frisco | Frisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Surgery Center of Plano | Plano | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Summit Surgery Center | Plano | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Presbyterian Hospital of Denton | Denton | Acute Care Hospital |
Surgical Caregivers of Fort Worth | Fort Worth | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Surgery Center of Lewisville | Lewisville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Baylor All Saints Medical Center at Fort Worth | Fort Worth | Acute Care Hospital |
Colonoscopy Introduction
A colonoscopy is a procedure which allows a doctor to view inside the large intestine (colon) using a tool called a colonoscope. A key advantage of the procedure is that, when needed, other instruments can be passed through the colonoscope. These may be used, for example, to painlessly remove a suspicious-looking growth or to biopsy, that is, take a small piece of tissue for further analysis. Although colonoscopy is the best test available to detect and treat abnormalities within the colon, other alternative procedures are abdominal x-ray, computed tomography (CT scan), abdominal ultrasound, barium enema, sigmoidoscopy and, more recently, an alternative is a Virtual colonoscopy. These exams, however, do not allow direct viewing of the colon, removal of polyps, or the completion of biopsies, so, if an abnormality is found during one of these procedures, a colonoscopy may still be required to biopsy or remove the abnormality.
Patient Preparation For A Colonoscopy
You will be given instructions in advance that will outline what you should and should not do in preparation for colonoscopy. Central to these instructions is the need to cleanse the intestinal tract, modify diet and manage medications; be sure to read and follow those instructions. It is particularly important to inform the physician of all medications or vitamins taken regularly or if you are pregnant (or think you might be pregnant) or if you have heart, lung or other medical conditions that may need special attention, and, finally, if you have a history of bleeding disorders or if you are taking any anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medications, aspirin, or other medications that affect blood clotting. Arrangements should be made for transportation after the surgery is complete.
What to expect during and after a Colonoscopy
The procedure takes about 30 minutes to perform and is seldom remembered by the sedated patient. The sedative and pain medication usually cause most patients to dose off during the procedure. An intravenous line is inserted into the arm to administer a sedative and a painkiller. Also, your heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and oxygen level will be monitored during the procedure. Once you are fully relaxed, you will be asked to lie on your left side with your knees bent towards your chest. Your doctor will first do a rectal exam with a gloved, lubricated finger; then the lubricated colonoscope will be gently inserted into the anus and gently advanced into the rectum and colon. As the scope is slowly and carefully passed, you may feel as if you need to move your bowels, and because air is introduced to help advance the scope, you may feel some cramping or fullness. Generally, however, there is little or no discomfort. The physician will examine the colon. If a polyp is seen, it may be removed, biopsied, or left alone until a subsequent operation is performed.
After the procedure is competed you will be taken to the recovery area and monitored until the medication has worn off. After recovery, the physician will explain the results to you, provide instructions on care and diet and then your driver will be allowed to take you home. It is normal to experience mild cramping or abdominal pressure following the exam. This usually subsides in an hour or so, after the air has been expelled. Notify your physician to report any of the following: fever and/or chills, frequent bloody stools, abdominal pain and/or bloating, inability to pass gas.
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