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

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

In Louisiana, the typical insurer-negotiated price for Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) is about $1,120, with most between $868 and $1,665 ($999 cash/self-pay). Based on 39 Louisiana hospitals — 17% lower than the national typical of $1,356. Hospital list charges run about $2,374 (2.1× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,120
Louisiana · $868–$1,665
Cash / self-pay
$999
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,374
2.1× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 39 Louisiana 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 Louisiana — FAQs

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

In Louisiana, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) is about $1,120, with most between $868 and $1,665, based on 39 Louisiana hospitals. That's 17% lower than the national typical of $1,356.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) in Louisiana run around $999. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,374), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Louisiana hospital "list" charges for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) run about $2,374 — roughly 2.1× the $1,120 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 Louisiana?

Yes. If a Louisiana hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,120), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Louisiana hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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