How much does an Upper GI endoscopy cost in Maine?
Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) · CPT 43235 · State: Maine
In Maine, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) is about $551, with most between $282 and $605 ($964 cash/self-pay). Based on 10 Maine hospitals — 59% lower than the national typical of $1,356. Hospital list charges run about $1,467 (2.7× higher).
Source: medians across 10 Maine 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 Maine — FAQs
How much does an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) cost in Maine?
In Maine, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) is about $551, with most between $282 and $605, based on 10 Maine hospitals. That's 59% lower than the national typical of $1,356.
How much does an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) cost without insurance in Maine?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) in Maine run around $964. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $1,467), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Maine hospital bill for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) so high?
Maine hospital "list" charges for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) run about $1,467 — roughly 2.7× the $551 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 Maine?
Yes. If a Maine hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $551), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Maine hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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