How much does an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy cost in South Dakota?
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy · CPT 43239 · State: South Dakota
In South Dakota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy is about $957, with most between $609 and $1,248 ($1,372 cash/self-pay). Based on 12 South Dakota hospitals — 34% lower than the national typical of $1,449. Hospital list charges run about $1,918 (2× higher).
Source: medians across 12 South Dakota 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 Dakota — FAQs
How much does an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy cost in South Dakota?
In South Dakota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy is about $957, with most between $609 and $1,248, based on 12 South Dakota hospitals. That's 34% lower than the national typical of $1,449.
How much does an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy cost without insurance in South Dakota?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy in South Dakota run around $1,372. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $1,918), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my South Dakota hospital bill for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy so high?
South Dakota hospital "list" charges for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy run about $1,918 — roughly 2× the $957 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 Dakota?
Yes. If a South Dakota hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $957), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real South Dakota hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
Charged more than $957 in South Dakota?
Upload your bill and Upfronte will check it against real South Dakota hospital prices and negotiate overcharges. No savings, no fee.
Upload Your Bill