How much does Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) cost in South Dakota?
Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) · CPT 43235 · State: South Dakota
In South Dakota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) is about $948, with most between $524 and $1,518 ($1,416 cash/self-pay). Based on 13 South Dakota hospitals — 30% lower than the national typical of $1,356. Hospital list charges run about $2,029 (2.1× higher).
Source: medians across 13 South Dakota 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 Dakota — FAQs
How much does an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) cost in South Dakota?
In South Dakota, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) is about $948, with most between $524 and $1,518, based on 13 South Dakota hospitals. That's 30% lower than the national typical of $1,356.
How much does an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) cost without insurance in South Dakota?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) in South Dakota run around $1,416. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,029), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my South Dakota hospital bill for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) so high?
South Dakota hospital "list" charges for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) run about $2,029 — roughly 2.1× the $948 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 Dakota?
Yes. If a South Dakota hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $948), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real South Dakota hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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