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Procedure | Price Range | |
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Colonoscopy Cost Average | $975 - $3,200 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
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Jersey Community Hospital | Jerseyville | Acute Care Hospital |
Manchester Surgery Center | Des Peres | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
SSM Saint Joseph Health Center - Wentzville | Wentzville | Acute Care Hospital |
Timberlake Surgery Center | Chesterfield | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Touchette Regional Hospital | Centreville | Acute Care Hospital |
Webster Ambulatory Surgery Center | Webster Groves | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Endoscopy Center of St. Louis | Lake Saint Louis | GI Diagnostic Center |
Gateway Regional Medical Center | Granite City | Acute Care Hospital |
Ranken Jordan | Maryland Heights | Childrens Hospital |
Anderson Hospital | Maryville | Acute Care Hospital |
Forest Park Hospital | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Shriners Hospitals for Children - Saint Louis | Saint Louis | Childrens Hospital |
Saint Joseph's Hospital | Highland | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Washington County Memorial Hospital | Potosi | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Mid Rivers Ambulatory Surgery Center | Saint Peters | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Olive Ambulatory Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Missouri Baptist Hospital - Sullivan | Sullivan | Acute Care Hospital |
Midwest Endoscopy Center | Saint Louis | GI Diagnostic Center |
Sunset Hills Ambulatory Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
St Peters Ambulatory Surgery Center | Saint Peters | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Anthony's Hospital | Alton | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Elizabeth's Hospital | Belleville | Acute Care Hospital |
Tri-county Surgery Center | Washington | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
West County Surgical Center | Creve Coeur | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Alton Surgical Facility | Alton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Edwardsville Ambulatory Surgery Center | Glen Carbon | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Kenneth Hall Regional Hospital | East Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Christian Hospital | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
SSM Saint Joseph Hospital West | Lake Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Old Tesson Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Anthony's Medical Center | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
The Surgical Center of St. Louis | Bridgeton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
South County Surgical Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Barnes-jewish West County Hospital | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Barnes-jewish Hospital | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Missouri Baptist Medical Center | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Joseph's Hospital | Breese | Acute Care Hospital |
Lincoln County Medical Center | Troy | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Jefferson Memorial Surgery Center | Festus | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
SSM Depaul Health Center | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Community Memorial Hospital | Staunton | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Des Peres Hospital | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Luke's Hospital | Chesterfield | Acute Care Hospital |
Greenville Regional Hospital | Greenville | Acute Care Hospital |
Mason Ridge Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
St. Louis Connectcare Endoscopy Center | Saint Louis | GI Diagnostic Center |
Alton Memorial Hospital | Alton | Acute Care Hospital |
Cardinal Glennon Pediatric Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Bel Clair Surgical Center | Belleville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Memorial Hospital | Belleville | Acute Care Hospital |
Endoscopy Center of St. Louis | Des Peres | GI Diagnostic Center |
South County Outpatient Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Advanced Endoscopy Center | Creve Coeur | GI Diagnostic Center |
Ssm Saint Joseph Health Center | Saint Charles | Acute Care Hospital |
SSM Saint Mary's Health Center | Richmond Heights | Acute Care Hospital |
City Place Surgery Center | Creve Coeur | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Twin Cities Surgery Center | Festus | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Louis Children's Hospital | Saint Louis | Childrens Hospital |
Chesterfield Surgery Center | Chesterfield | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Carlinville Area Hospital | Carlinville | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Saint Alexius Hospital - Broadway Campus | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Advanced Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
The Endoscopy and Colonoscopy Center | Hazelwood | GI Diagnostic Center |
Washington Surgery Center | Washington | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint John's Mercy Medical Center | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Riverside Ambulatory Surgery Center | Florissant | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Advanced Ambulatory Surgical Care | Creve Coeur | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Mid- America Surgery Center | Chesterfield | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Mid County Surgery Center | Saint Louis | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
St. Louis Surgical Center | Creve Coeur | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Alexius Hospital - Jefferson Campus | Saint Louis | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint John's Mercy Hospital | Washington | Acute Care Hospital |
Highland Ambulatory Surgical Center | Highland | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Belleville Surgical Center | Belleville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Barnes-jewish Saint Peters Hospital | Saint Peters | Acute Care Hospital |
The Surgery Center at St. Joseph Medical Park | Saint Charles | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
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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