Upper endoscopy cost in Lexington, KY without insurance
In the Lexington-Fayette, KY area, the median cash price for Upper endoscopy with biopsy is $2,735.28 across 7 hospitals. The lowest, $1,205.03, is at Saint Joseph Hospital (Lexington). The US median is $1,580.80.
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 Lexington, KY 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 | 6 | $840.20 | $2,797.42 | $1,467.98 |
| Upper endoscopy with biopsy Upper endoscopy (EGD) with biopsy · code 43239 | 7 | $1,205.03 | $2,735.28 | $1,580.80 |
| Upper endoscopy with balloon dilation Upper endoscopy (EGD) with balloon widening of the esophagus · code 43249 | 5 | $1,277.91 | $3,616.27 | $2,215.15 |
| Upper endoscopy with polyp removal Upper endoscopy (EGD) with polyp removal by snare · code 43251 | 5 | $914.40 | $1,666.48 | $2,091.20 |
| Upper endoscopy with wire-guided dilation Upper endoscopy (EGD) with widening of the esophagus over a guide wire · code 43248 | 3 | $1,455.71 | $2,504.98 | $1,522.51 |
| Upper endoscopy with injection Upper endoscopy (EGD) with injection into the lining · code 43236 | 4 | $1,325.60 | $3,208.89 | $1,529.63 |
| Endoscopic cyst drainage Upper endoscopy with drainage of a pseudocyst through the stomach wall · code 43240 | 1 | $1,724.58 | $1,724.58 | $4,379.25 |
Outpatient cash prices in Lexington, KY. 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 Lexington, KY
- Saint Joseph Hospital, Lexington$1,205.03
- Saint Joseph Health System, Nicholasville$1,510.86
- University of Kentucky Hospital, Lexington$1,515.72
- Bluegrass Community Hospital, Versailles$2,735.28
- Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester$3,599.07
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.