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.

Insurer-negotiated
$383
typical · $200$1,259
Cash / self-pay
$340
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$574
1.5× the negotiated rate

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?

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Nasal endoscopy cost by location

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