How much does Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) cost in Minnesota?
Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) · CPT 43235 · State: Minnesota
In Minnesota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) is about $1,334, with most between $394 and $1,517 ($843 cash/self-pay). Based on 88 Minnesota hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $1,356. Hospital list charges run about $2,043 (1.5× higher).
Source: medians across 88 Minnesota 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 Minnesota — FAQs
How much does an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) cost in Minnesota?
In Minnesota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) is about $1,334, with most between $394 and $1,517, based on 88 Minnesota hospitals. That's about the same as the national typical of $1,356.
How much does an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) cost without insurance in Minnesota?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) in Minnesota run around $843. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,043), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Minnesota hospital bill for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) so high?
Minnesota hospital "list" charges for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) run about $2,043 — roughly 1.5× the $1,334 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 Minnesota?
Yes. If a Minnesota hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,334), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Minnesota hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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