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Procedure | Price Range | |
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Colonoscopy Cost Average | $1,100 - $3,700 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
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Maplewood Surgery Center | Maplewood | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Woodbury Ambulatory Surgery Center | Woodbury | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Gastrointestinal Diagnostic Center - South | Edina | GI Diagnostic Center |
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota | Minneapolis | Childrens Hospital |
Unity Hospital | Fridley | Acute Care Hospital |
Hudson Hospital | Hudson | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Ridgeview Medical Center | Waconia | Acute Care Hospital |
Buffalo Hospital | Buffalo | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint John's Hospital | Maplewood | Acute Care Hospital |
Fairview Southdale Hospital | Edina | Acute Care Hospital |
Hennepin County Medical Center | Minneapolis | Acute Care Hospital |
Mercy Hospital | Coon Rapids | Acute Care Hospital |
Queen of Peace Hospital | New Prague | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
North Memorial Medical Center | Robbinsdale | Acute Care Hospital |
East Metro Endoscopy Center | St Paul | GI Diagnostic Center |
Fairview Lakes Regional Medical Center | Wyoming | Acute Care Hospital |
Monticello-big Lake Hospital | Monticello | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Cambridge Medical Center | Cambridge | Acute Care Hospital |
Minnesota Valley Surgery Center | Burnsville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Surgicare of Minneapolis | Edina | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Edina Surgery Center | Edina | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Lakeview Hospital | Stillwater | Acute Care Hospital |
Baldwin Area Medical Center | Baldwin | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Maple Grove Endoscopy Center | Maple Grove | GI Diagnostic Center |
High Pointe Surgery Center | Lake Elmo | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Maple Grove Ambulatory Surgery Center | Maple Grove | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Westhealth | Plymouth | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Mn GI Endoscopy ASC | Coon Rapids | GI Diagnostic Center |
Saint Francis Regional Medical Center | Shakopee | Acute Care Hospital |
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota | Saint Paul | Childrens Hospital |
Southeast Metro Endoscopy Center | Eagan | GI Diagnostic Center |
Regions Hospital | Saint Paul | Acute Care Hospital |
Childrens Health Care West | Minnetonka | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Midwest Surgery Center | Woodbury | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Fairview Ridges Hospital | Burnsville | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Joseph's Hospital | Saint Paul | Acute Care Hospital |
Methodist Hospital | Saint Louis Park | Acute Care Hospital |
Regina Medical Center | Hastings | Acute Care Hospital |
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview | Minneapolis | Acute Care Hospital |
Riverside Endoscopy Center | Minneapolis | GI Diagnostic Center |
United Hospital | Saint Paul | Acute Care Hospital |
Abbott Northwestern Hospital | Minneapolis | Acute Care Hospital |
Healthtech Solutions | Plymouth | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Fairview Maple Grove Surgery Center | Maple Grove | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
CDI Twin Cities ASC | St Louis Park | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Metropolitan Endoscopy Center | Plymouth | GI Diagnostic Center |
Westfields Hospital | New Richmond | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
River Falls Area Hospital | River Falls | Critical Access (Rural) 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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