How much does an Upper GI endoscopy cost in Illinois?

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

In Illinois, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) is about $1,147, with most between $674 and $2,107 ($1,286 cash/self-pay). Based on 95 Illinois hospitals — 15% lower than the national typical of $1,356. Hospital list charges run about $2,252 (2× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,147
Illinois · $674–$2,107
Cash / self-pay
$1,286
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,252
2× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 95 Illinois 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 Illinois — FAQs

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

In Illinois, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) is about $1,147, with most between $674 and $2,107, based on 95 Illinois hospitals. That's 15% lower than the national typical of $1,356.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) in Illinois run around $1,286. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,252), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Illinois hospital "list" charges for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) run about $2,252 — roughly 2× the $1,147 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 Illinois?

Yes. If a Illinois hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,147), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Illinois hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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