How much does an Upper GI endoscopy cost in Tennessee?

Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) · CPT 43235 · State: Tennessee

In Tennessee, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) is about $1,142, with most between $931 and $1,781 ($595 cash/self-pay). Based on 95 Tennessee hospitals — 16% lower than the national typical of $1,356. Hospital list charges run about $2,789 (2.4× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,142
Tennessee · $931–$1,781
Cash / self-pay
$595
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,789
2.4× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 95 Tennessee 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 Tennessee — FAQs

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

In Tennessee, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) is about $1,142, with most between $931 and $1,781, based on 95 Tennessee hospitals. That's 16% lower than the national typical of $1,356.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) in Tennessee run around $595. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,789), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Tennessee hospital "list" charges for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) run about $2,789 — roughly 2.4× the $1,142 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 Tennessee?

Yes. If a Tennessee hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,142), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Tennessee hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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