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

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

In Colorado, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy is about $1,696, with most between $913 and $3,352 ($1,382 cash/self-pay). Based on 67 Colorado hospitals — 17% higher than the national typical of $1,449. Hospital list charges run about $2,451 (1.4× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,696
Colorado · $913$3,352
Cash / self-pay
$1,382
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,451
1.4× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 67 Colorado 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 Colorado — FAQs

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

In Colorado, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy is about $1,696, with most between $913 and $3,352, based on 67 Colorado hospitals. That's 17% higher than the national typical of $1,449.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy in Colorado run around $1,382. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,451), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Colorado hospital "list" charges for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy run about $2,451 — roughly 1.4× the $1,696 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 Colorado?

Yes. If a Colorado hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,696), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Colorado hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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