How much does a colonoscopy cost?

A procedure to examine the bowel using a flexible tube containing a small camera and light.

The above costs for Colonoscopy reflect the following Clinical/MBS Codes 32222, 32223, 32224 and 32229. The Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) is a listing of medical services that Medibank pays benefits towards. Ask your doctor for the MBS item numbers that apply for your treatment. More info

Further reading

researching out of pocket costs

What are out of pocket costs?

Understanding some of the potential costs associated with going to hospital.

No Gap for a colonoscopy?

No Gap for a colonoscopy?

Eligible Medibank members could avoid out-of-pocket medical costs for some endoscopy procedures like colonoscopy and gastroscopy with participating surgeons at participating hospitals with our No Gap Endoscopy program.

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Comparing public and private hospital options for colonoscopies

Need a colonoscopy? We look at how the private and public systems compare when it comes to out-of-pocket costs, waiting times and choice of specialist.

Find a specialist

Take the guesswork out of choosing a specialist. Use our Find a provider tool to find out how much and how often, a specialist charges out-of-pocket costs.

Looking for something else?

Visit our Hospital Assist homepage for a range of tools and advice to help you at every stage of your hospital journey.

Things you need to know

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