How much does an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy cost in South Carolina?
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy · CPT 43239 · State: South Carolina
In South Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy is about $1,727, with most between $1,463 and $3,207 ($1,901 cash/self-pay). Based on 31 South Carolina hospitals — 19% higher than the national typical of $1,449. Hospital list charges run about $2,925 (1.7× higher).
Source: medians across 31 South Carolina 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 South Carolina — FAQs
How much does an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy cost in South Carolina?
In South Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy is about $1,727, with most between $1,463 and $3,207, based on 31 South Carolina hospitals. That's 19% higher than the national typical of $1,449.
How much does an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy cost without insurance in South Carolina?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy in South Carolina run around $1,901. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,925), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my South Carolina hospital bill for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy so high?
South Carolina hospital "list" charges for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy run about $2,925 — roughly 1.7× the $1,727 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 South Carolina?
Yes. If a South Carolina hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,727), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real South Carolina hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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