How much does an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy cost in Arkansas?
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy · CPT 43239 · State: Arkansas
In Arkansas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy is about $1,177, with most between $436 and $1,388 ($753 cash/self-pay). Based on 36 Arkansas hospitals — 19% lower than the national typical of $1,449. Hospital list charges run about $2,475 (2.1× higher).
Source: medians across 36 Arkansas 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 Arkansas — FAQs
How much does an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy cost in Arkansas?
In Arkansas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy is about $1,177, with most between $436 and $1,388, based on 36 Arkansas hospitals. That's 19% lower than the national typical of $1,449.
How much does an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy cost without insurance in Arkansas?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy in Arkansas run around $753. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,475), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Arkansas hospital bill for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy so high?
Arkansas hospital "list" charges for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy run about $2,475 — roughly 2.1× the $1,177 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 Arkansas?
Yes. If a Arkansas hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,177), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Arkansas hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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