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Corazon Aquino, Colonoscopy Prep & my $5,275 Colonoscopy

August 3rd, 2009. By AbiK

This weekend’s passing of Corazon Aquino after her battle with colon cancer puts the disease back in the spotlight—particularly at a time when online reports estimate that anywhere from 50%- 60% of Americans over 50 years of age have not had a colonoscopy. 

At first, that statistic seems alarming. But here’s the thing—who wants a colonoscopy? I’ve already posted about how the colonoscopy prep options are like being between a rock and a hard place: either you gag down a gallon of wannabe fruit-flavored solution, or you potentially increase your risk of kidney failure by using the more palatable Osmo-Prep, Visicol or maybe Fleet EZ Prep. 

Perhaps the biggest thing of all to swallow is the cost of a colonoscopy. Here’s the breakdown of my recent colonoscopic adventure:

Doctor Consultation:                               $375

Doctor Fee for Procedure:                     $2100

Facility Fee:                                           $2800

Total:                              a whopping $5,275

And keep in mind that if you haven’t met your deductible, or if you’re paying out-of-network, you’ll be forking over a large chunk of that $5,275. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: Colonoscopy, Osmo-Prep, OSP
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