noun. 1  The ability to identify with or understand another's situation or feelings: Empathy is a distinctly human capability. See Synonyms at pity. 2  The attribution of one's own feelings to an object: They have empathy for the evacuees who were displaced by the flood.
a colonoscopy typically costs about $ 1100 and with polyp removal about $ 1500 according to healthcarebluebook com medicare and many health plans cover the exam but they may not if you have it more often than necessary
Typical costs: 1  For patients not covered by health insurance, a virtual colonoscopy costs an average of about $2,400 including the facility fee and radiologist fee -- but can range from less than $750 to more than $5,000, depending on the location and provider, according to NewChoiceHealth.com .