How much does Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) cost in Alaska?
Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) · CPT 43235 · State: Alaska
In Alaska, the typical insurer-negotiated price for Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) is about $1,413, with most between $1,402 and $4,972 ($1,454 cash/self-pay). Based on 5 Alaska hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $1,356. Hospital list charges run about $1,895 (1.3× higher).
Source: medians across 5 Alaska 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 Alaska — FAQs
How much does an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) cost in Alaska?
In Alaska, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) is about $1,413, with most between $1,402 and $4,972, based on 5 Alaska hospitals. That's about the same as the national typical of $1,356.
How much does an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) cost without insurance in Alaska?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) in Alaska run around $1,454. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $1,895), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Alaska hospital bill for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) so high?
Alaska hospital "list" charges for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) run about $1,895 — roughly 1.3× the $1,413 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 Alaska?
Yes. If a Alaska hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,413), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Alaska hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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