How much does an Upper GI endoscopy cost in Wisconsin?

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

In Wisconsin, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) is about $1,172, with most between $648 and $2,112 ($1,439 cash/self-pay). Based on 96 Wisconsin hospitals — 14% lower than the national typical of $1,356. Hospital list charges run about $2,227 (1.9× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,172
Wisconsin · $648–$2,112
Cash / self-pay
$1,439
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$2,227
1.9× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 96 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin — FAQs

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

In Wisconsin, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) is about $1,172, with most between $648 and $2,112, based on 96 Wisconsin hospitals. That's 14% lower than the national typical of $1,356.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) in Wisconsin run around $1,439. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,227), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Wisconsin hospital "list" charges for an Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) run about $2,227 — roughly 1.9× the $1,172 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 Wisconsin?

Yes. If a Wisconsin hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,172), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Wisconsin hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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