How much does an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy cost in Louisiana?
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy · CPT 43239 · State: Louisiana
In Louisiana, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy is about $1,420, with most between $925 and $1,903 ($968 cash/self-pay). Based on 38 Louisiana hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $1,449. Hospital list charges run about $2,442 (1.7× higher).
Source: medians across 38 Louisiana 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 Louisiana — FAQs
How much does an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy cost in Louisiana?
In Louisiana, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy is about $1,420, with most between $925 and $1,903, based on 38 Louisiana hospitals. That's about the same as the national typical of $1,449.
How much does an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy cost without insurance in Louisiana?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy in Louisiana run around $968. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,442), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Louisiana hospital bill for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy so high?
Louisiana hospital "list" charges for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy run about $2,442 — roughly 1.7× the $1,420 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 Louisiana?
Yes. If a Louisiana hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,420), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Louisiana hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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