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This procedure involves the removal of a suspicious sample of the cervix to check for the presence of abnormal, or cancerous, cells. This care bundle includes an office visit before and after the surgical procedure.
The cost information on this website is estimated and is based on roughly 67.6 million claims from a set of insurers and their reported negotiated rates with providers. These estimates are trended to and considered valid through July 1, 2019 based upon claims paid between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2017.
$ 7,567
8,385
Our prices are estimates based on an average and may not be your actual costs. Your costs may be higher or lower for a number of reasons, including insurance deductibles, how sick you are, or other factors.
Our estimated cost information is not a guarantee of payment or benefits. Your actual costs may be higher or lower than the estimate.
This procedure includes the following steps and procedures. Costs are broken out by step.
A visit with a primary care physician to evaluate your symptoms and perform a pap smear
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$ 169
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A visit with a specialist for a detailed evaluation and treatment of your symptoms
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$ 461
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NA
The removal of tissue from the cervix to test for abnormal, or cancerous, cells
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$ 6,821
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NA
A doctor checkup after your procedure
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$ 116
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NA
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$ 7,567
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Before you see your health care provider, learn more about this procedure, treatment or test. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary. This information is provided to help you understand what may happen during your visit or treatment.
You will lie on a table and place your feet in stirrups, just like you would do for a pelvic exam. The health care provider will place an instrument (called a speculum) into your vagina. This allows your doctor or nurse to better see the cervix.
The cervix and vagina are gently swabbed with a vinegar or iodine solution. This removes the mucus that covers the surface and highlights abnormal areas. The health care provider will place the colposcope at the opening of the vagina and examine the area. Photographs may be taken. The colposcope does not touch you. If any areas look abnormal, a small sample of the tissue will be removed using small biopsy tools. Many samples may be taken. Sometimes a tissue sample from inside the cervix is removed. This is called endocervical curettage (ECC). You may have some discomfort when the speculum is placed inside the vagina. It may be more uncomfortable than a regular Pap smear.
Sometimes there are things you can do that may positively affect your outcome. Here are some examples. Be sure to follow any instructions given to you by your provider.
To get the best quality of care, be informed! Don’t be afraid to ask for a clearer explanation or to ask questions. Consider these topics when talking with your provider.
Here are some other procedures and tests that may relate to your condition, or could serve as alternative options to explore with your provider. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary.
This test checks for the presence of the human papillomavirus (HPV).
This is an office visit with a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of conditions of women’s health.
This test checks for abnormal changes in cells taken from the cervix.
This test uses sound waves from a probe inserted in the vagina to create images of the reproductive organs.
This is a procedure where an x-ray of the uterus and fallopian tubes after a dye is injected through the cervix into the uterus. This care bundle includes a visit with the surgeon before and after the procedure.
This is an exam of the inside lining of the uterus using a special tube with a light and camera on the end.
