How much does an Upper GI endoscopy cost in Washington?

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

In Washington, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) is about $1,490, with most between $543 and $2,033 ($937 cash/self-pay). Based on 38 Washington hospitals — 10% higher than the national typical of $1,356. Hospital list charges run about $2,028 (1.4× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,490
Washington · $543$2,033
Cash / self-pay
$937
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,028
1.4× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 38 Washington 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 Washington — FAQs

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

In Washington, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) is about $1,490, with most between $543 and $2,033, based on 38 Washington hospitals. That's 10% higher than the national typical of $1,356.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) in Washington run around $937. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,028), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Washington hospital "list" charges for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) run about $2,028 — roughly 1.4× the $1,490 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 Washington?

Yes. If a Washington hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,490), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Washington hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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