If you’re uninsured in Arkansas and need a colonoscopy, you’re probably concerned about the cost. We understand, this essential screening can be expensive, with prices ranging from under $1,000 to several thousand dollars depending on where you go.

This guide explores your options in Hot Springs, Little Rock, and Pine Bluff, focusing on typical costs, the affordable ColonoscopyAssist program, and other financial resources available to you.

Average Colonoscopy Cost in Arkansas

In Arkansas, costs reflect these national trends, with the average colonoscopy running about $2,026. Other sources suggest regional averages between $2,603 and $3,093.

Where you have your procedure done matters tremendously. The average cash price is $1,052 at a freestanding surgery center compared to $1,489 at a hospital outpatient department. That’s nearly 50% more for essentially the same service!

Finding Affordable Options in Hot Springs

Typical Costs Without Insurance

For uninsured individuals in Hot Springs, colonoscopy costs outside of assistance programs range from $2400 to $3,925. These align with the statewide averages but highlight the importance of shopping around.

ColonoscopyAssist offers a fixed, all-inclusive rate of $1,395 for colonoscopies in Hot Springs (Rate is accurate as of the time this was written; however, it may be subject to future updates.).

Options in Little Rock

Typical Costs Without Insurance

Little Rock shows significant price variation. The median cost is $1,448, but prices range from $1875 to $2,850 at many facilities, and potentially up to $9,400 at major centers like UAMS Medical Center.

ColonoscopyAssist offers their all-inclusive service in Little Rock for $1,395.

Local Help Programs

As the state capital and medical hub, Little Rock offers several assistance avenues:

• Arkansas Department of Health
  • Colorectal Cancer Information (800-462-0599)
• University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)
  • Diagnostic Clinic offers colonoscopies (501-686-6560)

Finding Care in Pine Bluff

Typical Costs Without Insurance

Specific price data for Pine Bluff is less available compared to other cities. For reference, related endoscopy procedures average around $1,925 across four providers.

ColonoscopyAssist offers their service in Pine Bluff at $1,395, the same rate as Little Rock.

Local Help Programs

Resources near Pine Bluff include:

• Jefferson Regional Medical Center (JRMC)
  • Provides digestive/GI services including colonoscopies
  • Has a financial assistance program (contact their billing department directly)
• Other Options
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  • Pine Bluff VA Clinic provides colonoscopy services for eligible veterans
  • Mid-Delta Health System in nearby Clarendon and DeWitt partners with the UAMS  program

State Resources That Can Help

Act 779 of 2021

• Lowered the mandated insurance coverage age from 50 to 45

Final Thoughts

While colonoscopy costs in Arkansas present real challenges for uninsured individuals, affordable options do exist. Programs like ColonoscopyAssist offer predictable pricing significantly below market rates in Hot Springs, Little Rock, and Pine Bluff.

State initiatives, hospital assistance policies, and charitable organizations provide additional pathways to care.

Disclaimer

Before making any decisions regarding anesthesia, sedation options, colonoscopies, or any medical procedure, always consult with your physician, anesthesiologist, or qualified healthcare provider. This article should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.