Colonoscopy cost in China
Colonoscopy in China: 3 published prices from ¥245.4 to ¥7,800 (checked October 2026).
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Medicare national average approved amount (doctor fee + facility fee), 2026 payments, Medicare Procedure Price Lookup; value_usd = ambulatory surgical center (ASC) total, value_usd_high = hospital outpatient department (HOPD) total. Medicare rates are a payment floor; commercial and cash prices are usually higher. CPT 45378.
Published prices
| Hospital tier | Entity | City | Price (CNY) | Approx USD | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public hospital standard | Chongqing public hospitals (government guide price) | Chongqing | ¥245.4 to ¥300 | about $40 | Chongqing Healthcare Security Burea |
| Public hospital international/VIP | Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, VIP | Shenzhen | ¥400 | about $60 | Peking University Shenzhen Hospital |
| Private hospital | Shanghai United Family Hospital | Shanghai | ¥7,800 | about $1,200 | Shanghai United Family Hospital, 'S |
Prices are historical reports from named sources, not quotations. Confirm directly with the hospital.
What the price includes
- Chongqing government guide price (effective 2026-11-23): lower GI endoscopy exam covers equipment preparation, positioning, insertion, observation, image capture, withdrawal, report and basic consumables; biopsy sampling is included.
- Shanghai United Family 'surgery bundle' (cash only): pre-operative preparation (surgical exam, anaesthetist consultation, lab tests, ECG, chest X-ray), the operation and assistant fees, ward rounds, operating room, instruments, anaesthesia and recovery, inpatient room, lab tests and drugs, plus treatment of surgery-related complications within 90 days.
Not included
- Chongqing: non-basic consumables at purchase price (zero mark-up); anaesthesia is not part of the item's stated price composition; polyp removal is a separate fee item.
- PKU Shenzhen VIP colonoscopy add-on (CNY 400) excludes laxative and anaesthesia.
- Shanghai United Family bundle: the first consultation and diagnostic tests before the decision to operate are not included; UFH doctors decide whether the bundle applies; cash payment only.
Common questions
How much is a colonoscopy at a Chinese public hospital?
Chongqing's guide price for a routine lower GI endoscopy, effective 23 November 2026, is CNY 300 at tier-3 hospitals, 272.7 at tier-2, 259.1 at tier-1 and 245.4 at primary care.
Are bowel prep and sedation included?
No. Peking University Shenzhen Hospital's CNY 400 colonoscopy add-on excludes the laxative and anaesthesia fee.
What does Medicare pay for a colonoscopy?
Medicare's 2026 national average for a diagnostic colonoscopy (CPT 45378) is $674 in an ambulatory surgical center and $1,114 in a hospital outpatient department.