CPT 43239Philadelphia, PAData compiled 2026-06-10
Upper Endoscopy Cost in Philadelphia, PA
A camera exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper intestine, including small tissue samples (biopsies).
Prices range from $502 to $983 across 2 hospitals; the median is $983 — choosing wisely can save $481.
Egd Flex W/Biopsy
Area median: $1,298 across 363 hospitals (US)
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Good price
Cash Price
$502
Negotiated Range
No data
n=16 payers
Gross
$717
Best price
Save 49% vs highestGood priceEstimated
Cash Price
$983
Negotiated Range
From $711
n=26 payers
Gross
$6,328
| Rating | Fair Price | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Neshoba County General HospitalSave 49% Philadelphia, MS | $502 | No datan=16 payers | $717 | CMS | Good price |
Philadelphia, PA | $983 | From $711n=26 payers | $6,328 | CMS | Good price |
What affects the price of upper endoscopy?
A camera exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper intestine, including small tissue samples (biopsies).
- How you pay: cash (self-pay) prices are often lower than insurer-negotiated rates, and the hospital's gross "list price" is rarely what anyone actually pays.
- Your insurance plan: each insurer negotiates its own rate with each hospital, so the same procedure can vary by thousands of dollars across plans.
- Where it's done: hospital outpatient departments usually charge more than independent imaging centers or ambulatory surgery centers.
- Extra services: anesthesia, pathology, facility fees, and physician fees may be billed separately from the listed procedure price.
- Complexity: complications or additional findings during the procedure can change the final bill.
Prices shown are from hospital-published price transparency data. Your actual cost may vary based on your specific insurance plan, treatment complexity, and other factors. This page is not medical or billing advice.