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Procedure | Price Range | |
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Colonoscopy Cost Average | $1,200 - $4,000 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
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Cascade Surgery Center | Auburn | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Seattle Endoscopy Center | Seattle | GI Diagnostic Center |
Tacoma Endoscopy Center | Tacoma | GI Diagnostic Center |
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance | Seattle | Acute Care Hospital |
ASC Polyclinic Surgery Center | Seattle | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital and Health Center | Tacoma | Childrens Hospital |
Peninsula Endoscopy Center | Gig Harbor | GI Diagnostic Center |
The Surgery Center at Rainier | Puyallup | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Virginia Mason Bellevue ASC | Bellevue | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Virginia Mason Issaquah ASC | Issaquah | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma | Acute Care Hospital |
Eastside Hospital and Specialty Center | Redmond | Acute Care Hospital |
Pacific Medical Centers Ambulatory Surgical Center | Seattle | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Evergreen Surgical Center | Kirkland | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Digestive Health Network Endoscopy Center | Federal Way | GI Diagnostic Center |
St Joseph Gig Harbor Same Day Surgery Center | Gig Harbor | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Bellevue Ambulatory Surgery Center | Bellevue | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Snoqualmie Valley Hospital | Snoqualmie | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
The Multispecialty Surgency Center | Shoreline | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Virginia Mason Lynnwood ASC | Lynnwood | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Auburn Regional Medical Center | Auburn | Acute Care Hospital |
Edmonds Endoscopy Center | Edmonds | GI Diagnostic Center |
Cedar Medical Specialties | Tacoma | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Overlake Surgery Center | Bellevue | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle | Acute Care Hospital |
Edmonds Center for Outpatient Surgery | Edmonds | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Eastside Endoscopy Center | Bellevue | GI Diagnostic Center |
First Hill Surgery Center | Seattle | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Hillside Medical Surgery | Puyallup | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Virginia Mason Federal Way South ASC | Federal Way | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Cascade Valley Arlington Surgery Center | Arlington | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
University of Washington Medical Center | Seattle | Acute Care Hospital |
Harbor Endoscopy Center | Gig Harbor | GI Diagnostic Center |
Waldron Endoscopy Center | Tacoma | GI Diagnostic Center |
Enumclaw Community Hospital | Enumclaw | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
Issaquah Surgery Center | Issaquah | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Saint Clare Hospital | Lakewood | Acute Care Hospital |
Fremont Endoscopy Center | Seattle | GI Diagnostic Center |
Trask Surgery Center | Everett | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Tacoma Ambulatory Surgery Center | Tacoma | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Kemp Surgery Center | Everett | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Southwest Seattle Surgery Center | Burien | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Evergreen Hospital Medical Center | Kirkland | Acute Care Hospital |
Seattle Surgery Center | Seattle | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Providence Everett Medical Center - Colby Campus | Everett | Acute Care Hospital |
Surgery Center Enumclaw | Enumclaw | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Swedish Medical Center / First Hill Campus | Seattle | Acute Care Hospital |
Western Washington Endoscopy Centers | Puyallup | GI Diagnostic Center |
Southlake Clinic | Renton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Smc Day Surgery | Renton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Good Samaritan Surgery Center | Puyallup | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Bel-red Ambulatory Surgical Facility | Bellevue | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Harborview Medical Center | Seattle | Acute Care Hospital |
Everett Bone and Joint Surgery Center | Everett | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Overlake Hospital Medical Center | Bellevue | Acute Care Hospital |
Auburn Outpatient Surgery Center | Auburn | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Valley General Hospital | Monroe | Acute Care Hospital |
West Tacoma Surgery Center | Tacoma | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Tacoma General Hospital | Tacoma | Acute Care Hospital |
Highline Medical Center | Burien | Acute Care Hospital |
Saint Francis Hospital | Federal Way | Acute Care Hospital |
Good Samaritan Hospital | Puyallup | Acute Care Hospital |
North Seattle Surgery Center | Seattle | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Gateway Surgery Center | Everett | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Schick Shadel Hospital | Seattle | Acute Care Hospital |
Cascade Valley Hospital | Arlington | Acute Care Hospital |
Cabrini Tower Ambulatory Surgery Center | Seattle | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Valley Medical Center | Renton | Acute Care Hospital |
Stevens Hospital | Edmonds | Acute Care Hospital |
Evergreen Endoscopy Center | Kirkland | GI Diagnostic Center |
Northwest Hospital and Medical Center | Seattle | 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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