How much does Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) cost in Montana?
Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) · CPT 43235 · State: Montana
In Montana, the typical insurer-negotiated price for Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) is about $863, with most between $427 and $1,427 ($965 cash/self-pay). Based on 14 Montana hospitals — 36% lower than the national typical of $1,356. Hospital list charges run about $1,238 (1.4× higher).
Source: medians across 14 Montana 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 Montana — FAQs
How much does an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) cost in Montana?
In Montana, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) is about $863, with most between $427 and $1,427, based on 14 Montana hospitals. That's 36% lower than the national typical of $1,356.
How much does an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) cost without insurance in Montana?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) in Montana run around $965. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $1,238), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Montana hospital bill for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) so high?
Montana hospital "list" charges for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) run about $1,238 — roughly 1.4× the $863 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 Montana?
Yes. If a Montana hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $863), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Montana hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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