Gastroenterology
Transparent pricing for digestive health — from screenings to advanced liver care
Gastroenterology is the specialty focused on transparent pricing for digestive health — from screenings to advanced liver care. OpenDoc separates it into focused subspecialty paths so patients can start in the right care lane before they book. Transparent pricing on this page currently ranges from $50 to $3,500 across 16 common visit types. Gastroenterology on OpenDoc delivers upfront cash pricing for colonoscopies, endoscopies, and liver evaluations — services where hospital pricing varies by over 400%. The average cash-pay colonoscopy on OpenDoc costs $1,200–$2,500, compared to surprise bills that can exceed $4,000 at facility-based centers. Patients get price-locked GI care with no hidden facility fees or anesthesia surprises.
Common services and transparent pricing
Pricing estimates are modeled from the current OpenDoc specialty taxonomy, visit archetypes, and transparent cash-pay assumptions. Posted provider pricing should be treated as the source of truth whenever it is available. Pricing last reviewed April 8, 2026.
- GI Evaluation (New Patient) — $200–$400: GI Evaluation (New Patient) is a common gastroenterology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
- GI Follow-Up Visit — $125–$250: GI Follow-Up Visit is a common gastroenterology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
- Screening Colonoscopy — $1200–$2500: Screening Colonoscopy is a procedure-oriented gastroenterology service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens.
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy — $1500–$3000: Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy is a procedure-oriented gastroenterology service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens.
- Upper Endoscopy (EGD) — $1000–$2200: Upper Endoscopy (EGD) is a procedure-oriented gastroenterology service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens.
- Capsule Endoscopy — $1500–$3200: Capsule Endoscopy is a procedure-oriented gastroenterology service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens.
- Liver Biopsy (Percutaneous) — $1800–$3500: Liver Biopsy (Percutaneous) is a procedure-oriented gastroenterology service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens.
- H. Pylori Breath Test — $75–$200: H. Pylori Breath Test is a diagnostic gastroenterology service used to clarify the condition before treatment decisions are made.
- FibroScan (Transient Elastography) — $150–$400: FibroScan (Transient Elastography) is a common gastroenterology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
- Hemorrhoid Banding — $300–$800: Hemorrhoid Banding is a procedure-oriented gastroenterology service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens.
- Esophageal pH Monitoring — $400–$900: Esophageal pH Monitoring is a diagnostic gastroenterology service used to clarify the condition before treatment decisions are made.
- Esophageal Manometry — $500–$1000: Esophageal Manometry is a diagnostic gastroenterology service used to clarify the condition before treatment decisions are made.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a colonoscopy cost without insurance?
A cash-pay colonoscopy on OpenDoc typically ranges from $1,200 to $2,500, which includes the facility fee, physician fee, and sedation. This is a bundled, transparent price — unlike hospital-based colonoscopies that often result in separate bills from the facility, anesthesiologist, and pathologist that can total $4,000+.
At what age should I get my first colonoscopy?
The American Cancer Society recommends average-risk adults begin colorectal cancer screening at age 45. If you have a family history of colon cancer or polyps, your gastroenterologist may recommend starting earlier, typically 10 years before the age your relative was diagnosed.
What is the difference between an EGD and a colonoscopy?
An EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy) examines the upper digestive tract — esophagus, stomach, and duodenum — and is used for symptoms like chronic heartburn, difficulty swallowing, or stomach pain. A colonoscopy examines the large intestine and is primarily used for colon cancer screening and evaluating lower GI symptoms like rectal bleeding or chronic diarrhea.
Do I need a referral to see a gastroenterologist?
On OpenDoc, no referral is needed. You can search directly for a cash-pay gastroenterologist. In the insurance world, many HMO plans require a primary care referral, but cash-pay patients bypass this entirely, often getting seen weeks sooner.
What is a FibroScan and how much does it cost?
A FibroScan is a non-invasive ultrasound-based test that measures liver stiffness to assess fibrosis (scarring) and steatosis (fat). It takes about 15 minutes and costs $150–$400 cash-pay on OpenDoc. It's a painless alternative to liver biopsy for monitoring conditions like fatty liver disease and hepatitis.
How long does a colonoscopy take from start to finish?
The colonoscopy procedure itself takes 30–45 minutes. However, you should plan for 2–3 hours total at the facility to account for check-in, IV placement, sedation, the procedure, and recovery. You will need someone to drive you home afterward due to sedation.
What is capsule endoscopy used for?
Capsule endoscopy involves swallowing a pill-sized camera that photographs your entire small intestine over 8 hours. It's primarily used to find sources of obscure GI bleeding, diagnose Crohn's disease in the small bowel, and detect small bowel tumors — areas that standard endoscopy and colonoscopy cannot reach.
Can I get a same-day colonoscopy and EGD?
Yes, many gastroenterologists perform both procedures during a single sedation session when clinically indicated. On OpenDoc, bundled pricing for a combined EGD and colonoscopy typically ranges from $1,800 to $3,500, which is often cheaper than scheduling them separately.