How much does an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy cost in Illinois?
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy · CPT 43239 · State: Illinois
In Illinois, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy is about $1,226, with most between $726 and $2,418 ($1,825 cash/self-pay). Based on 96 Illinois hospitals — 15% lower than the national typical of $1,449. Hospital list charges run about $3,135 (2.6× higher).
Source: medians across 96 Illinois 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 Illinois — FAQs
How much does an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy cost in Illinois?
In Illinois, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy is about $1,226, with most between $726 and $2,418, based on 96 Illinois hospitals. That's 15% lower than the national typical of $1,449.
How much does an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy cost without insurance in Illinois?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy in Illinois run around $1,825. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $3,135), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Illinois hospital bill for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy so high?
Illinois hospital "list" charges for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy run about $3,135 — roughly 2.6× the $1,226 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 Illinois?
Yes. If a Illinois hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,226), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Illinois hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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