Upper endoscopy cost in Richmond, KY without insurance
In the Richmond-Berea, KY area, the median cash price for Upper endoscopy with biopsy is $1,095.71 across 3 hospitals. The lowest, $593.56, is at Rockcastle County Hospital (Mount Vernon). 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 27, 2026 One price per hospital: its lowest outpatient cash price for the code
Upper endoscopy prices in Richmond, 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 | 2 | $598.12 | $819.44 | $1,467.98 |
| Upper endoscopy with biopsy Upper endoscopy (EGD) with biopsy · code 43239 | 3 | $593.56 | $1,095.71 | $1,580.80 |
| Upper endoscopy with balloon dilation Upper endoscopy (EGD) with balloon widening of the esophagus · code 43249 | 1 | $1,685.68 | $1,685.68 | $2,215.15 |
| Upper endoscopy with polyp removal Upper endoscopy (EGD) with polyp removal by snare · code 43251 | 1 | $969.00 | $969.00 | $2,091.20 |
Outpatient cash prices in Richmond, 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 Richmond, KY
- Rockcastle County Hospital, Mount Vernon$593.56
- CHI Saint Joseph Berea Nf, Berea$1,095.71
- Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital, Irvine$6,033.36
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.