How much does an Upper GI endoscopy cost in Rhode Island?

Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) · CPT 43235 · State: Rhode Island

In Rhode Island, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) is about $1,200, with most between $1,120 and $1,202 ($1,215 cash/self-pay). Based on 5 Rhode Island hospitals — 12% lower than the national typical of $1,356. Hospital list charges run about $2,522 (2.1× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,200
Rhode Island · $1,120–$1,202
Cash / self-pay
$1,215
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,522
2.1× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 5 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island — FAQs

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

In Rhode Island, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) is about $1,200, with most between $1,120 and $1,202, based on 5 Rhode Island hospitals. That's 12% lower than the national typical of $1,356.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) in Rhode Island run around $1,215. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,522), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Rhode Island hospital "list" charges for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) run about $2,522 — roughly 2.1× the $1,200 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 Rhode Island?

Yes. If a Rhode Island hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,200), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Rhode Island hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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