How much does an Upper GI endoscopy cost in Alabama?

Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) · CPT 43235 · State: Alabama

In Alabama, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) is about $1,053, with most between $798 and $1,328 ($961 cash/self-pay). Based on 43 Alabama hospitals — 22% lower than the national typical of $1,356. Hospital list charges run about $2,191 (2.1× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,053
Alabama · $798–$1,328
Cash / self-pay
$961
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,191
2.1× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 43 Alabama hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) cost in Alabama — FAQs

How much does an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) cost in Alabama?

In Alabama, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) is about $1,053, with most between $798 and $1,328, based on 43 Alabama hospitals. That's 22% lower than the national typical of $1,356.

How much does an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) cost without insurance in Alabama?

Cash or self-pay prices for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) in Alabama run around $961. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,191), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Alabama hospital bill for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) so high?

Alabama hospital "list" charges for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) run about $2,191 — roughly 2.1× the $1,053 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 (diagnostic) in Alabama?

Yes. If a Alabama hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,053), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Alabama hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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