Low-cost, Exceptional Outcomes
Choosing Digestive Care Center for your colonoscopy or upper endoscopy is a very wise decision – not only because of our record of exceptional outcomes, but also because procedures performed in our endoscopy center are considerably more cost effective than the same procedures performed in a hospital.
A recent cost analysis for colonoscopies and upper endoscopies – two of the most common procedures performed in our endoscopy center – found that Digestive Care Center offers one of the lowest cost options for patients in our region. The charts below demonstrate how our costs for two common procedures compare with other hospitals based in the Tri-State area.
Colonoscopy
| Facility | Location | Estimated Cost | Estimated Out-Of-Pocket Based On 20% Co-Insurance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digestive Care Center | Evansville, IN | $1,666.00 | $333.20 |
| Memorial Hospital Health Care Center | Jasper, IN | $2,915.00 | $583.00 |
| Good Samaritan Hospital | Vincennes, IN | $2,481.00 | $496.20 |
| Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Owensboro, KY | $2,914.00 | $582.80 |
| St. Vincent's Evansville | Evansville, IN | $4,033.00 | $806.60 |
| Deaconess Hospital | Newburgh, IN | $3,651.00 | $730.20 |
| Perry County Memorial Hospital | Tell City, IN | $2,499.00 | $499.80 |
| Methodist Hospital | Henderson, KY | $2,566.00 | $513.20 |
Upper Endoscopy
| Facility | Location | Estimated Cost | Estimated Out-Of-Pocket Based On 20% Co-Insurance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digestive Care Center | Evansville, IN | $1,400.00 | $280.00 |
| Memorial Hospital Health Care Center | Jasper, IN | $2,946.00 | $589.20 |
| Good Samaritan Hospital | Vincennes, IN | $3,069.00 | $613.80 |
| Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Owensboro, KY | $2,741.00 | $548.20 |
| St. Vincent's Evansville | Evansville, IN | $4,319.00 | $863.80 |
| Deaconess Hospital | Newburgh, IN | $3,667.00 | $733.40 |
*Please note that these averages do not factor in the cost of anesthesia or pathology services, which vary based on your specific needs. It is important to discuss your options with your gastroenterologist to determine what anesthesia and pathology services are covered in your network. The amounts listed above are averages based on estimated charged provided by a private insurance.