CPT 46601 Surgery - Digestive
Diagnostic anoscopy Cost
Body System: Digestive
Medicare Facility Rate
$86
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$166
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
1.56
Work RVU
0.79
Facility PE RVU
0.21
Malpractice RVU
4.97
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Diagnostic anoscopy cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $86. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Diagnostic anoscopy cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $86.