Tying of dilated veins of stomach and/or esophagus using a flexible endoscope
Medicare pricing data for 6,644 providers across 51 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $212 in Nebraska to $430 in Wyoming. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Tying of dilated veins of stomach and/or esophagus using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS code 43244) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $265.63, but hospitals typically charge $1,116 — a 4.2x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $265.63, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $53.13. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 4.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $206.55 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $430 | $1,711 | 11 | 49 | +61.7% |
| Alaska | $369 | $1,834 | 18 | 46 | +38.8% |
| Nevada | $369 | $1,001 | 55 | 209 | +38.7% |
| Rhode Island | $343 | $1,363 | 21 | 56 | +28.9% |
| Mississippi | $326 | $1,257 | 64 | 232 | +22.6% |
| Louisiana | $313 | $1,143 | 82 | 225 | +17.7% |
| California | $307 | $1,228 | 672 | 2,068 | +15.7% |
| Kansas | $306 | $1,832 | 61 | 324 | +15.2% |
| Utah | $284 | $1,386 | 60 | 188 | +6.8% |
| Minnesota | $280 | $1,328 | 140 | 328 | +5.3% |
| Colorado | $279 | $1,023 | 123 | 315 | +5.2% |
| Iowa | $276 | $1,400 | 61 | 196 | +3.8% |
| Indiana | $275 | $1,822 | 166 | 531 | +3.5% |
| Texas | $272 | $1,222 | 560 | 1,665 | +2.6% |
| South Dakota | $271 | $799 | 20 | 74 | +2.1% |
| Florida | $270 | $950 | 447 | 1,077 | +1.5% |
| Arizona | $268 | $1,009 | 146 | 370 | +0.9% |
| Illinois | $267 | $1,360 | 249 | 761 | +0.6% |
| New York | $265 | $1,116 | 276 | 556 | -0.1% |
| New Jersey | $265 | $1,420 | 159 | 301 | -0.1% |
| District of Columbia | $264 | $873 | 21 | 77 | -0.5% |
| Tennessee | $260 | $1,108 | 163 | 495 | -2.1% |
| Washington | $255 | $833 | 165 | 591 | -4.1% |
| Michigan | $254 | $815 | 241 | 567 | -4.4% |
| Ohio | $253 | $920 | 279 | 739 | -4.6% |
| Massachusetts | $250 | $963 | 182 | 408 | -5.9% |
| Maryland | $250 | $841 | 110 | 275 | -6.0% |
| Connecticut | $248 | $1,103 | 81 | 133 | -6.6% |
| Arkansas | $247 | $817 | 50 | 163 | -6.9% |
| Pennsylvania | $247 | $880 | 325 | 732 | -6.9% |
| Idaho | $247 | $709 | 44 | 117 | -7.1% |
| Georgia | $243 | $927 | 169 | 451 | -8.4% |
| Alabama | $242 | $1,040 | 93 | 245 | -9.0% |
| Wisconsin | $241 | $2,461 | 138 | 341 | -9.1% |
| Missouri | $241 | $1,103 | 156 | 419 | -9.3% |
| Oregon | $240 | $855 | 79 | 191 | -9.5% |
| South Carolina | $240 | $999 | 104 | 282 | -9.8% |
| Delaware | $239 | $590 | 18 | 40 | -10.0% |
| Montana | $239 | $674 | 17 | 59 | -10.2% |
| New Hampshire | $238 | $1,809 | 46 | 110 | -10.4% |
| Hawaii | $234 | $682 | 15 | 27 | -11.8% |
| North Carolina | $231 | $942 | 222 | 612 | -12.9% |
| Virginia | $231 | $816 | 173 | 528 | -12.9% |
| New Mexico | $230 | $788 | 22 | 100 | -13.6% |
| West Virginia | $227 | $728 | 31 | 101 | -14.5% |
| Oklahoma | $225 | $654 | 60 | 242 | -15.2% |
| Vermont | $225 | $1,247 | 8 | 18 | -15.2% |
| North Dakota | $225 | $1,000 | 16 | 75 | -15.5% |
| Maine | $224 | $869 | 23 | 73 | -15.7% |
| Kentucky | $224 | $742 | 102 | 414 | -15.7% |
| Nebraska | $212 | $838 | 41 | 113 | -20.3% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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