How much does an Upper GI endoscopy cost in South Carolina?

Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) · CPT 43235 · State: South Carolina

In South Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) is about $1,545, with most between $1,234 and $3,074 ($1,473 cash/self-pay). Based on 31 South Carolina hospitals — 14% higher than the national typical of $1,356. Hospital list charges run about $2,266 (1.5× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,545
South Carolina · $1,234–$3,074
Cash / self-pay
$1,473
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,266
1.5× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 31 South Carolina 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 South Carolina — FAQs

How much does an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) cost in South Carolina?

In South Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) is about $1,545, with most between $1,234 and $3,074, based on 31 South Carolina hospitals. That's 14% higher than the national typical of $1,356.

How much does an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) cost without insurance in South Carolina?

Cash or self-pay prices for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) in South Carolina run around $1,473. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,266), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

South Carolina hospital "list" charges for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) run about $2,266 — roughly 1.5× the $1,545 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 South Carolina?

Yes. If a South Carolina hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,545), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real South Carolina hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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