How much does an Upper GI endoscopy cost in Arkansas?

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

In Arkansas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) is about $1,251, with most between $652 and $1,610 ($1,445 cash/self-pay). Based on 41 Arkansas hospitals — 8% lower than the national typical of $1,356. Hospital list charges run about $2,271 (1.8× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,251
Arkansas · $652–$1,610
Cash / self-pay
$1,445
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,271
1.8× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 41 Arkansas 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 Arkansas — FAQs

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

In Arkansas, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) is about $1,251, with most between $652 and $1,610, based on 41 Arkansas hospitals. That's 8% lower than the national typical of $1,356.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) in Arkansas run around $1,445. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,271), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Arkansas hospital "list" charges for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) run about $2,271 — roughly 1.8× the $1,251 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 Arkansas?

Yes. If a Arkansas hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,251), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Arkansas hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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