Upper endoscopy cost in Buffalo, NY without insurance
In the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area, the median cash price for Upper endoscopy with biopsy is $729.88 across 5 hospitals. The lowest, $729.88, is at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo (Buffalo) and 2 other hospitals. The US median is $1,470.60.
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 25, 2026 One price per hospital: its lowest outpatient cash price for the code
Upper endoscopy prices in Buffalo, NY 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 | 5 | $404.11 | $546.53 | $1,369.55 |
| Upper endoscopy with biopsy Upper endoscopy (EGD) with biopsy · code 43239 | 5 | $729.88 | $729.88 | $1,470.60 |
| Upper endoscopy with balloon dilation Upper endoscopy (EGD) with balloon widening of the esophagus · code 43249 | 5 | $611.22 | $2,134.21 | $2,091.20 |
| Upper endoscopy with polyp removal Upper endoscopy (EGD) with polyp removal by snare · code 43251 | 5 | $818.73 | $818.73 | $1,914.75 |
| Upper endoscopy with wire-guided dilation Upper endoscopy (EGD) with widening of the esophagus over a guide wire · code 43248 | 4 | $657.11 | $657.11 | $1,441.25 |
| Upper endoscopy with injection Upper endoscopy (EGD) with injection into the lining · code 43236 | 4 | $893.16 | $893.16 | $1,517.03 |
| Endoscopic cyst drainage Upper endoscopy with drainage of a pseudocyst through the stomach wall · code 43240 | 4 | $818.73 | $818.73 | $3,571.80 |
Outpatient cash prices in Buffalo, NY. 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 Buffalo, NY
- Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, Buffalo$729.88
- Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston$729.88
- Sisters of Charity Hospital, Buffalo$729.88
- Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, Niagara Falls$3,416.70
- Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo$3,710.00
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.