How much does an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy cost in Rhode Island?
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy · CPT 43239 · State: Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy is about $1,284, with most between $1,241 and $1,378 ($1,215 cash/self-pay). Based on 5 Rhode Island hospitals — 11% lower than the national typical of $1,449. Hospital list charges run about $2,522 (2× higher).
Source: medians across 5 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island — FAQs
How much does an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy cost in Rhode Island?
In Rhode Island, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy is about $1,284, with most between $1,241 and $1,378, based on 5 Rhode Island hospitals. That's 11% lower than the national typical of $1,449.
How much does an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy cost without insurance in Rhode Island?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy in Rhode Island run around $1,215. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,522), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Rhode Island hospital bill for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy so high?
Rhode Island hospital "list" charges for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy run about $2,522 — roughly 2× the $1,284 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 Rhode Island?
Yes. If a Rhode Island hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,284), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Rhode Island hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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