How much does an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy cost in Virginia?
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy · CPT 43239 · State: Virginia
In Virginia, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy is about $1,980, with most between $1,386 and $3,497 ($1,537 cash/self-pay). Based on 45 Virginia hospitals — 37% higher than the national typical of $1,449. Hospital list charges run about $2,785 (1.4× higher).
Source: medians across 45 Virginia 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 Virginia — FAQs
How much does an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy cost in Virginia?
In Virginia, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy is about $1,980, with most between $1,386 and $3,497, based on 45 Virginia hospitals. That's 37% higher than the national typical of $1,449.
How much does an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy cost without insurance in Virginia?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy in Virginia run around $1,537. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,785), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Virginia hospital bill for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy so high?
Virginia hospital "list" charges for an Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy run about $2,785 — roughly 1.4× the $1,980 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 Virginia?
Yes. If a Virginia hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,980), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Virginia hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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