How much does an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy cost in Alaska?

Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy · CPT 43239 · State: Alaska

In Alaska, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy is about $1,830, with most between $1,697 and $3,224 ($1,731 cash/self-pay). Based on 5 Alaska hospitals — 26% higher than the national typical of $1,449. Hospital list charges run about $2,297 (1.3× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,830
Alaska · $1,697–$3,224
Cash / self-pay
$1,731
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,297
1.3× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 5 Alaska hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy cost in Alaska — FAQs

How much does an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy cost in Alaska?

In Alaska, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy is about $1,830, with most between $1,697 and $3,224, based on 5 Alaska hospitals. That's 26% higher than the national typical of $1,449.

How much does an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy cost without insurance in Alaska?

Cash or self-pay prices for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy in Alaska run around $1,731. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,297), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Alaska hospital bill for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy so high?

Alaska hospital "list" charges for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy run about $2,297 — roughly 1.3× the $1,830 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy in Alaska?

Yes. If a Alaska hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,830), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Alaska hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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