How much does an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy cost in Massachusetts?
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy · CPT 43239 · State: Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy is about $1,235, with most between $790 and $1,857 ($1,825 cash/self-pay). Based on 29 Massachusetts hospitals — 15% lower than the national typical of $1,449. Hospital list charges run about $2,186 (1.8× higher).
Source: medians across 29 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts — FAQs
How much does an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy cost in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy is about $1,235, with most between $790 and $1,857, based on 29 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy in Massachusetts run around $1,825. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,186), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Massachusetts hospital bill for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy so high?
Massachusetts hospital "list" charges for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy run about $2,186 — roughly 1.8× the $1,235 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 Massachusetts?
Yes. If a Massachusetts hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,235), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Massachusetts hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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