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

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

In Montana, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy is about $1,139, with most between $591 and $1,802 ($1,041 cash/self-pay). Based on 14 Montana hospitals — 21% lower than the national typical of $1,449. Hospital list charges run about $1,679 (1.5× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,139
Montana · $591–$1,802
Cash / self-pay
$1,041
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$1,679
1.5× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 14 Montana 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 Montana — FAQs

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

In Montana, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy is about $1,139, with most between $591 and $1,802, based on 14 Montana hospitals. That's 21% lower than the national typical of $1,449.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy in Montana run around $1,041. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $1,679), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Montana hospital "list" charges for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy run about $1,679 — roughly 1.5× the $1,139 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 Montana?

Yes. If a Montana hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,139), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Montana hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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