Upper GI endoscopy (EGD) Cost — Compare Hospital Prices

Upper GI endoscopy (EGD) is an endoscopic (scope) procedure. Prices are from 2032 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$1,466median cash price · 2032 hospitals, 52 statestypically $473–$4,089 depending on the hospital

≈ 4.0× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)

$2,704

Cash / self-pay

$1,466

Insurer-negotiated

$1,124

Medicare pays

$371

$473$4,089

Median cash $1,466 · Medicare $371 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)

Is this a fair price?

1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $1,466 — about 4.0× the Medicare rate ($371). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($741).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $2,704 list price could save about $1,238 (46%).

Estimate what you’ll pay

Deductible remaining Coinsurance %

Quick fill:

Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

See negotiated rates for your insurer:

Hospital	Location	Cash	Insurer	CMS rating	ER wait	Readmit
Sturdy Memorial Hospital	Attleboro, MA	$228	$1,087	★ 3/5	194 min	—
Henry County Hospital, Inc	Napoleon, OH	$228	$305	★ 2/5	104 min	—
Ascension Calumet Hospital	Chilton, WI	$238	$143	—	86 min	—
Citizens Medical Center	Columbia, LA	$239	$350	★ 3/5	124 min	—
University Medical Center of El Paso	El Paso, TX	$242	$383	★ 3/5	240 min	—
Northwest Florida Community Hospital	Chipley, FL	$245	$134	★ 2/5	—	—
York Hospital	York, ME	$245	—	★ 4/5	166 min	—
Artesia General Hospital	Artesia, NM	$250	$772	—	99 min	—
Share Medical Center	Alva, OK	$254	—	—	141 min	—
Harrison County Community Hospital	Bethany, MO	$260	$259	★ 3/5	109 min	—
Sierra Vista Hospital	T Or C, NM	$264	$321	—	175 min	—
Memorial Healthcare	Owosso, MI	$267	$996	★ 3/5	181 min	—
Sabine Medical Center	Many, LA	$267	$774	—	129 min	—
McLaren Caro Region	Caro, MI	$272	$153	—	72 min	—
Chase County Community Hospital	Imperial, NE	$276	$233	—	145 min	—
Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital	Oneonta, NY	$279	$1,188	★ 3/5	132 min	—
Acadia General Hospital	Crowley, LA	$279	$852	★ 3/5	109 min	—
Nazareth Hospital	Philadelphia, PA	$285	$63	★ 2/5	222 min	—
Reading Hospital	West Reading, PA	$286	$160	★ 4/5	230 min	—
St Joseph's Hospital Health Center	Syracuse, NY	$290	$52	★ 2/5	226 min	—
Bellville Medical Center	Bellville, TX	$290	$52	—	104 min	—
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center-Plymouth	Plymouth, IN	$301	$57	★ 4/5	138 min	—
Mount Carmel St Ann's	Westerville, OH	$302	$301	★ 3/5	167 min	—
Mount Carmel Dublin	Dublin, OH	$302	$301	—	125 min	—
Newport Community Hospital	Newport, WA	$304	$142	—	—	—

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated October 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Upper GI endoscopy (EGD)

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $1,466; Medicare pays $371.

Insurer	Hospitals	Negotiated median
Medicare	483	$60 $43 – $960
Medicaid	287	$69 $20 – $309
Univera	15	$147 $100 – $628
Highmark	122	$159 $47 – $1,977
Geisinger	61	$270 $159 – $1,458
Independent Health	33	$287 $101 – $1,109
Tricare / VA	336	$301 $55 – $1,161
Amerigroup	142	$352 $277 – $2,105
MVP Health Care	73	$456 $126 – $3,099
AmeriHealth	171	$464 $133 – $2,956
Priority Health	49	$482 $109 – $2,769
Blue Cross Blue Shield	1174	$491 $52 – $3,063
Workers' Comp / No-Fault	101	$604 $521 – $2,412
Molina Healthcare	530	$624 $59 – $2,702
HealthPartners	206	$695 $87 – $2,309
Anthem	523	$710 $55 – $3,382
Harvard Pilgrim	48	$795 $267 – $2,133
Centene / Ambetter	719	$808 $51 – $2,160
UPMC Health Plan	83	$858 $138 – $2,588
UCare	67	$898 $94 – $2,143
Devoted Health	145	$909 $546 – $1,072
Humana	925	$913 $67 – $3,350
Sanford Health Plan	61	$933 $111 – $1,738
Kaiser Permanente	207	$942 $56 – $2,766
Health Net	241	$957 $54 – $3,826
Bright Health	51	$960 $607 – $2,644
Medica	170	$985 $135 – $2,466
UnitedHealthcare	1365	$1,033 $144 – $4,331
SelectHealth	42	$1,060 $279 – $5,307
Security Health Plan	52	$1,153 $125 – $2,471
Coventry	116	$1,304 $161 – $3,427
Aetna	1252	$1,310 $146 – $3,935
MultiPlan / PHCS network	616	$1,500 $150 – $3,534
EmblemHealth	69	$1,793 $682 – $9,638
Healthcare Highways	45	$2,214 $1,243 – $3,160
Cigna	1012	$2,428 $303 – $7,321
AvMed	50	$2,776 $144 – $11,304
Oscar Health	209	$3,370 $519 – $4,723

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

State	Median cash
Kentucky	$607
Vermont	$618
Iowa	$801
West Virginia	$806
Arkansas	$835
Tennessee	$845

Prices by city

Prices by state

Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

Clinician	Specialty	Location	Medicare services
Mohamadali Eloubeidi, MD	Gastroenterology	Anniston, AL	861
Raoul Joubran, MD	Gastroenterology	Casper, WY	753
Soundarapandian Baskar, MD	Gastroenterology	Tavares, FL	683
Nehme Gabriel, M.D	Gastroenterology	Leesburg, FL	671
Fadi Rzouq, MBBS	Gastroenterology	Norfolk, NE	646
Frederick Boghossian, M.D.	Gastroenterology	Glendale, CA	570
Issam Nasr, MD	Gastroenterology	Palm Coast, FL	568
Pankaj Patel, M.D.	Gastroenterology	Sebring, FL	532
Christopher Wells, M.D.	Gastroenterology	Panama City, FL	524
Chia Chi Lai, M.D.	Gastroenterology	Monterey Park, CA	524
Long Dang, M.D.	Gastroenterology	Westminster, CA	522
Kinan Rahal, MD	Gastroenterology	Sarasota, FL	515

Browse doctors by specialty & city →

Does Medicare cover Upper GI endoscopy (EGD)?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Upper GI endoscopy (EGD). It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $371. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $74 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 2032 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $1,466, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $2,704, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $1,124, a Medicare rate of about $371. Most cash prices fall between $473 and $4,089 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Upper GI endoscopy (EGD) cost without insurance?

The median cash (self-pay) price across 2032 US hospitals is $1,466. Most hospitals fall between $473 and $4,089. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.

Does Medicare cover Upper GI endoscopy (EGD)?

Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $371). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.

What does Medicare pay for Upper GI endoscopy (EGD)?

Medicare pays about $371. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.

Why do Upper GI endoscopy (EGD) prices vary between hospitals?

Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.

Is the cash price lower than using insurance?

Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

Related Endoscopy

Abdominal fluid drain (paracentesis)Chest fluid drain (thoracentesis)Colonoscopy Flexible sigmoidoscopy Liver biopsy Feeding tube (PEG) placement Anoscopy ERCP (bile duct endoscopy)

See more Endoscopy.