Upper endoscopy cost in Augusta, GA without insurance
In the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC area, the median cash price for Upper endoscopy with biopsy is $1,767.51 across 2 hospitals. The lowest, $1,405.56, is at Wellstar Mcg Health, Affiliated With Med Col (Augusta). The US median is $1,570.76.
An upper endoscopy (EGD) looks at the esophagus, stomach and first part of the small intestine with a thin camera passed through the mouth. It is used for reflux, trouble swallowing, ulcers and bleeding. A biopsy is common and changes the code; the lab exam of the tissue, the doctor and sedation are usually billed separately.
Collected Sep 28, 2026 One price per hospital: its lowest outpatient cash price for the code
Upper endoscopy prices in Augusta, GA by type
43239 is upper endoscopy with biopsy and is used in the state table; 43235 is a diagnostic endoscopy; 43249 and 43248 stretch a narrowed esophagus; 43251 removes a polyp; 43236 injects the lining; and 43240 drains a cyst.
| Procedure | Hospitals | Lowest | Median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper endoscopy Upper endoscopy (EGD), diagnostic · code 43235 | 1 | $1,951.89 | $1,951.89 | $1,464.80 |
| Upper endoscopy with biopsy Upper endoscopy (EGD) with biopsy · code 43239 | 2 | $1,405.56 | $1,767.51 | $1,570.76 |
| Upper endoscopy with polyp removal Upper endoscopy (EGD) with polyp removal by snare · code 43251 | 1 | $3,454.62 | $3,454.62 | $2,046.00 |
Outpatient cash prices in Augusta, GA. Each hospital counts once, at its lowest cash price for the code; prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Pick a procedure to compare every hospital in the area.
Lowest Upper endoscopy with biopsy prices in Augusta, GA
- Wellstar Mcg Health, Affiliated With Med Col, Augusta$1,405.56
- Edgefield County Healthcare An Affiliate of Self R, Edgefield$2,129.45
Upper endoscopy cost in other areas nearby
Paying cash: what to do
- Ask for one price that covers the facility, doctor, sedation and pathology.
- Freestanding endoscopy centers usually charge much less than hospitals.
- If you also need a colonoscopy, ask whether both can be done in one visit to save on facility and sedation fees.