Discounted colonoscopy

My husband and I have been without healthcare insurance for a while. It’s just not affordable right now. We are holding out for the short time when we can finally qualify for Medicare. After a recent visit to the doctor it was recommended that I have an endoscopy and a colonoscopy. I explained I didn’t have insurance and would have to wait a while. I came home and did some research on the internet and found this website. www.colonoscopyassist.com. They offer discounted endoscopies and colonoscopies for people without insurance. I called them to get more information. They don’t require a referral from a doctor. They asked me a bunch of questions and said I would be hearing from the facility that was closet to me. They have facilities all over the US. Depending on where you live you may have to travel some. I have to go to one 3 hours away. I spoke with the facility and was approved. The doctor did want to have a consultation before doing the procedures. I asked if I could do it over the phone since I was 3 hours away. They had no problem with that since there was no physical exam required. I will be receiving a phone call from the doctor next week and the endoscopy and colonoscopy are scheduled for the end of next month. I hope someone else can use this information.

That is great information. Thanks for posting it for us. I'm sure there are some members who would also volunteer to get you cleaned out good for the procedure as well!

Going for a colonoscopy a week from tomorrow. Was told by the Ins co. they'd cover it 100% for a wellness benefit if I didn't have any polyps. If I did, it would go towards my freaking $6500 deductible. WTF??? If they find polyps and remove them, I'm still preventing the possibility of cancer and saving them money. 😈

I am one of those people who does not trust everyone and do not believe everything someone tells me.

If you were pregnant 70 yrs ago you could get an abortion for $50 if you went up the backstairs and waited till 6:00 p.m. and someone would have you spread your legs and you did not even know if he was a real Dr.

I would ask for the doctors complete name, what medical school he went to and a website address and the name of the clinic, surgery center, or practice. Not the fancy pictures in the website but the actual location where you may go.

I am not sure if you can walk into a surgery center here in the USA and say I want a colonoscopy and an endoscopy?

Did the doctor that said you needed these tests say you could wait?

Is this place you found in the USA?

Did the doctor do a Zoom rectal exam?

The website in your post shows fees? For an upper and lower GI it is over $2000?????

You need to talk to the doctor that said you needed these tests and ask more questions.

I just looked at the website a little closer. I will tell you just what it is.

You can apply for financial assistance. And they may get you $100 0r $200 but their fees are $2000. OHHHHH no problem. You can apply for this credit card here and finance the other $1800 at 19.99% interest and we can get you approved in 24 hrs. Its a scam to get those who can't afford health insurance but need to have testing. Look up the payment on $1800 for 36 months at 19.99% and other fees??????

I would get the name and address of the doctor who will actually be doing the procedure and then check with your state medical board of registration and look for current registration in the applicable specialty and history of malpractice actions. Ditto for the clinic.

All doctors are not equal.... you'd not want to have a colonoscopy done by a dermatologist, for example.

It is possible that some doctors or clinics are offering big discounts for "fill in" business to sell unused appointment time at or near costs, I don't know. After all, the rent, utilities, staff time, insurance, etc all have to be paid, whether the colonoscope is hanging in a closet or is up someone's colon. The actual costs of a colonosco[py are small.... there are few disposables... and it's all time.

Doctors are in business, just like airlines and hotels. If a seat or room is unfilled, money is lost. The costs don't take a holiday. Note that such businesses also offer big discounts.

YMMV

For those that were skeptical about this place that offered discounted endoscopies and colonoscopies, they are a legitimate organization. They work with many Gastroenterology offices throughout the US, with numerous offices in some of the larger cities. I had a video phone call (because I didn’t want to travel for over 3 hours for an office visit) with the doctor prior to my appointment. We discussed my symptoms and he agreed I needed to have these procedures done. I had my procedures done on Monday and was very impressed with the care I received and how efficient the process was. I’ve had these procedures done numerous times in the past. This was the first time I didn’t feel like I was beat up from the inside out. This organization Colonoscopy Assist is an organization that helps people who need to have colonoscopy screenings and that can’t afford to pay full price. I was very impressed with how professional they were and how informed they kept me. I would highly recommend them if you can’t afford to pay for these screenings.