How Much Does a Upper Endoscopy Cost?

An upper endoscopy lets your doctor examine your esophagus, stomach, and upper small intestine using a thin scope with a camera.

Medicare Allowed
$159.83
Hospital Charge
$1,376
Est. Out-of-Pocket
$31.97
~20% coinsurance

Hospital Charge vs. Medicare Payment

Hospital Charge$1,375.55
Medicare Allowed$159.83
Medicare Payment$125.39

Hospitals charge 8.6x more than what Medicare allows.

Most Expensive States for Upper Endoscopy

1. Puerto Rico$286.58
2. New York$224.72
3. Alaska$210.46
4. New Jersey$206.78
5. California$192.74
6. Nevada$185.39
7. Maryland$177.80
8. Delaware$170.85
9. Arizona$169.87
10. Rhode Island$166.79

⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.