How much does a Nasal endoscopy cost?
Nasal endoscopy · CPT 31231 · A nasal endoscopy uses a thin scope to examine the inside of the nose and sinuses.
The typical insurer-negotiated price for a Nasal endoscopy is about $383, with most between $200 and $1,259 ($340 cash/self-pay). Based on published rates from 2,234 U.S. hospitals. Hospital list charges run about $574 — roughly 1.5× higher.
Source: medians across 2,234hospitals' machine-readable price files (required by federal law since 2021). Figures are estimates and vary by hospital, region, insurer, and plan.
Nasal endoscopy cost — frequently asked questions
How much does a Nasal endoscopy cost with insurance?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate for a Nasal endoscopy is about $383, with most falling between $200 and $1,259, based on published rates from 2,234 U.S. hospitals. What you actually pay depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance.
How much does a Nasal endoscopy cost without insurance?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Nasal endoscopy run around $340. Uninsured patients are often billed the much higher hospital "list" charge first (about $574), so it's worth asking for the cash or self-pay rate and negotiating.
Why is my hospital Nasal endoscopy bill so much higher?
Hospital "list" (chargemaster) prices for a Nasal endoscopy run about $574 — roughly 1.5× the $383 insurers actually pay. The list price is a starting point almost no one pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.
Can I negotiate the cost of a Nasal endoscopy?
Yes. If you were charged well above the typical negotiated rate (about $383), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real hospital pricing data and can negotiate it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
Were you charged more than $383?
Upload your bill and Upfronte will check it against real hospital pricing data and negotiate overcharges. No savings, no fee.
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