Imaging
CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy), screening cost in Georgia
CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy), screening is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In Georgia
From 20 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Georgia.
Nationwide typical: $1,254 (most listed prices $469–$3,554).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Often self-pay. Imaging centers commonly quote a single global price. Bowel-prep kit is bought separately at the pharmacy.
Cheapest in Georgia
Total price
CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy), screening
The scan + the radiologist's read
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the scan + the radiologist's read. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In Georgia, from 20 providers. Most listed prices: $916–$1,463.
Cheapest totals nearby
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- $722est. $916 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Northside Hospital Atlanta price file · checked Oct 2026 - $722est. $916 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Northside Hospital Duluth price file · checked Oct 2026 - $804est. $998 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Phoebe Putney price file · checked Oct 2026 - $804est. $998 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Phoebe Sumter price file · checked Oct 2026 - $804est. $998 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Phoebe Worth price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,076
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $971est. $1,165 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Blue Ridge Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,245
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Bacon County Health Services, INC. price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,076est. $1,270 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. +6 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Emory Decatur Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,487
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Memorial Health Umc Savannah price file · checked Oct 2026 - Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Hughes SpaldingCT colonography (virtual colonoscopy), screeningScan only$2,223
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Hughes Spaldin price fil · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.