Upper GI endoscopy (EGD) Cost by Hospital

Upper GI endoscopy (EGD) is an endoscopic (scope) procedure. Prices are from 1977 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$1,468median cash price · 1977 hospitals, 52 statestypically $457–$4,144 depending on the hospital
≈ 4.0× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$2,704
Cash / self-pay
$1,468
Insurer-negotiated
$1,132
Medicare pays
$371
$457$4,144
Median cash $1,468  ·  Medicare $371  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $1,468 — 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 $1,236 (46%).

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

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Sturdy Memorial Hospital Attleboro, MA $228 $1,087 ★ 3/5 197 min 16.2%
Henry County Hospital, Inc Napoleon, OH $228 $305 ★ 2/5 105 min 15.1%
Ascension Calumet Hospital Chilton, WI $238 $143 — 83 min —
Citizens Medical Center Columbia, LA $239 $350 ★ 3/5 123 min 15.6%
University Medical Center of El Paso El Paso, TX $242 $383 ★ 3/5 242 min 15.4%
Northwest Florida Community Hospital Chipley, FL $245 $134 ★ 2/5 — 14.3%
York Hospital York, ME $245 — ★ 4/5 172 min 14.8%
Artesia General Hospital Artesia, NM $250 $772 — 101 min 15.0%
Share Medical Center Alva, OK $254 — — 141 min 15.2%
Harrison County Community Hospital Bethany, MO $260 $433 ★ 3/5 109 min 15.5%
Sierra Vista Hospital T Or C, NM $264 $321 — 171 min 15.2%
Memorial Healthcare Owosso, MI $267 $996 ★ 3/5 189 min 14.9%
Sabine Medical Center Many, LA $267 $774 — 128 min 15.4%
McLaren Caro Region Caro, MI $272 $153 — 70 min —
Chase County Community Hospital Imperial, NE $276 $233 — 131 min 15.5%
Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital Oneonta, NY $279 $1,188 ★ 3/5 123 min 15.2%
Acadia General Hospital Crowley, LA $279 $852 ★ 3/5 108 min 15.4%
Gordon Memorial Hospital District Gordon, NE $285 $268 — 105 min 15.4%
Nazareth Hospital Philadelphia, PA $285 $63 ★ 2/5 216 min 14.5%
Reading Hospital West Reading, PA $286 $160 ★ 4/5 238 min 15.4%
St Joseph's Hospital Health Center Syracuse, NY $290 $52 ★ 2/5 228 min 16.2%
Bellville Medical Center Bellville, TX $290 $52 — 101 min 15.6%
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center-Plymouth Plymouth, IN $301 $57 ★ 4/5 138 min 13.7%
Mount Carmel St Ann's Westerville, OH $302 $301 ★ 3/5 175 min 15.1%
Mount Carmel Dublin Dublin, OH $302 $301 — — —

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 June 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: $1,468; Medicare pays $371.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicare 477
$60
$43 – $960
Medicaid 279
$69
$20 – $309
Univera 15
$147
$100 – $628
Highmark 116
$165
$50 – $1,977
Independent Health 32
$267
$101 – $978
Geisinger 60
$297
$164 – $1,458
Tricare / VA 328
$302
$55 – $1,161
Amerigroup 138
$352
$277 – $2,158
Anthem 483
$366
$52 – $3,460
AmeriHealth 156
$385
$131 – $3,902
MVP Health Care 73
$456
$126 – $2,988
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1159
$477
$51 – $3,040
Priority Health 50
$484
$109 – $2,769
UCare 62
$585
$94 – $2,141
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 101
$604
$521 – $2,412
Molina Healthcare 505
$624
$58 – $2,702
HealthPartners 198
$649
$85 – $2,275
Centene / Ambetter 698
$779
$51 – $2,160
Harvard Pilgrim 48
$798
$267 – $2,136
UPMC Health Plan 69
$853
$157 – $2,317
Humana 890
$915
$64 – $3,380
Devoted Health 130
$929
$541 – $1,072
Sanford Health Plan 59
$933
$111 – $1,737
Kaiser Permanente 205
$942
$56 – $2,766
Bright Health 51
$960
$607 – $2,644
Health Net 237
$968
$54 – $3,845
Medica 167
$989
$135 – $2,466
SelectHealth 42
$1,060
$279 – $5,307
UnitedHealthcare 1313
$1,063
$142 – $4,457
Security Health Plan 49
$1,152
$125 – $2,471
Aetna 1202
$1,343
$152 – $3,919
Coventry 110
$1,396
$161 – $3,621
MultiPlan / PHCS network 576
$1,454
$134 – $3,499
Healthcare Highways 45
$2,214
$1,243 – $3,160
Cigna 957
$2,460
$308 – $7,480
EmblemHealth 57
$2,547
$615 – $9,640
Oscar Health 182
$3,445
$633 – $4,723
AvMed 48
$4,281
$127 – $11,304

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

StateMedian cash
Puerto Rico$200
Kentucky$607
Vermont$618
Iowa$801
West Virginia$806
Arkansas$835

Prices by city

Chicago, ILAustin, TXDallas, TXPhiladelphia, PAFort Worth, TXHouston, TXCincinnati, OHNew York, NYSacramento, CABrooklyn, NYKansas City, MOLos Angeles, CAPittsburgh, PABronx, NYCharlotte, NCMilwaukee, WINashville, TNPlano, TXSaint Louis, MOArlington, TXBirmingham, ALLittle Rock, ARRochester, NYSan Diego, CA

Prices by state

TexasCaliforniaOhioWisconsinNew YorkPennsylvaniaFloridaIllinoisMinnesotaTennesseeNorth CarolinaMichiganGeorgiaMissouriColoradoLouisianaNebraskaIowaVirginiaOklahomaKansasIndianaArkansasWashingtonArizonaNew JerseyMississippiMassachusettsSouth CarolinaMaineKentuckyAlabamaWest VirginiaSouth DakotaIdahoUtahNew HampshireNorth DakotaConnecticutNew MexicoMontanaOregonNevadaVermontHawaiiWyomingDelawarePuerto RicoRhode IslandAlaskaWashington DC

About these prices

Based on prices published by 1977 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $1,468, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $2,704, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $1,132, a Medicare rate of about $371. Most cash prices fall between $457 and $4,144 — 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 1977 US hospitals is $1,468. Most hospitals fall between $457 and $4,144. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
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.

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