How much does an Upper GI endoscopy cost in Colorado?

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

In Colorado, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) is about $1,662, with most between $1,020 and $2,914 ($1,265 cash/self-pay). Based on 68 Colorado hospitals — 23% higher than the national typical of $1,356. Hospital list charges run about $2,158 (1.3× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,662
Colorado · $1,020–$2,914
Cash / self-pay
$1,265
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,158
1.3× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 68 Colorado 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 Colorado — FAQs

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

In Colorado, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) is about $1,662, with most between $1,020 and $2,914, based on 68 Colorado hospitals. That's 23% higher than the national typical of $1,356.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) in Colorado run around $1,265. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,158), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Colorado hospital "list" charges for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) run about $2,158 — roughly 1.3× the $1,662 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 Colorado?

Yes. If a Colorado hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,662), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Colorado hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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