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

Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy · CPT 43239 · Metro area: San Antonio

In San Antonio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy is about $1,561, with most between $1,354 and $1,721 ($2,503 cash/self-pay). Based on 40 San Antonio hospitals — 8% higher than the national typical of $1,449. Hospital list charges run about $2,503 (1.6× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,561
San Antonio · $1,354$1,721
Cash / self-pay
$2,503
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,503
1.6× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 40 San Antonio 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 San Antonio — FAQs

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

In San Antonio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy is about $1,561, with most between $1,354 and $1,721, based on 40 San Antonio hospitals. That's 8% higher than the national typical of $1,449.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy in San Antonio run around $2,503. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,503), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

San Antonio hospital "list" charges for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy run about $2,503 — roughly 1.6× the $1,561 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 San Antonio?

Yes. If a San Antonio hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,561), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real San Antonio hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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