How much does an Upper GI endoscopy cost in Pennsylvania?
Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) · CPT 43235 · State: Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) is about $1,204, with most between $860 and $1,844 ($1,716 cash/self-pay). Based on 129 Pennsylvania hospitals — 11% lower than the national typical of $1,356. Hospital list charges run about $2,818 (2.3× higher).
Source: medians across 129 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania — FAQs
How much does an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) cost in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) is about $1,204, with most between $860 and $1,844, based on 129 Pennsylvania hospitals. That's 11% lower than the national typical of $1,356.
How much does an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) cost without insurance in Pennsylvania?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) in Pennsylvania run around $1,716. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,818), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Pennsylvania hospital bill for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) so high?
Pennsylvania hospital "list" charges for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) run about $2,818 — roughly 2.3× the $1,204 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 Pennsylvania?
Yes. If a Pennsylvania hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,204), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Pennsylvania hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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