Upper endoscopy cost in St. Joseph, MO without insurance
In the St. Joseph, MO-KS area, the median cash price for Upper endoscopy with biopsy is $2,125.00 across 2 hospitals. The lowest, $2,125.00, is at Heartland Long Term Acute Hospital (St. Joseph) and 1 other hospital. 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 St. Joseph, MO 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 | $2,125.00 | $2,125.00 | $1,464.80 |
| Upper endoscopy with biopsy Upper endoscopy (EGD) with biopsy · code 43239 | 2 | $2,125.00 | $2,125.00 | $1,570.76 |
| Upper endoscopy with balloon dilation Upper endoscopy (EGD) with balloon widening of the esophagus · code 43249 | 2 | $2,465.00 | $2,465.00 | $2,175.68 |
| Upper endoscopy with polyp removal Upper endoscopy (EGD) with polyp removal by snare · code 43251 | 2 | $2,040.00 | $2,040.00 | $2,046.00 |
| Upper endoscopy with wire-guided dilation Upper endoscopy (EGD) with widening of the esophagus over a guide wire · code 43248 | 2 | $1,700.00 | $1,700.00 | $1,482.00 |
| Upper endoscopy with injection Upper endoscopy (EGD) with injection into the lining · code 43236 | 2 | $2,040.00 | $2,040.00 | $1,522.95 |
| Endoscopic cyst drainage Upper endoscopy with drainage of a pseudocyst through the stomach wall · code 43240 | 2 | $15,300.00 | $15,300.00 | $4,379.25 |
Outpatient cash prices in St. Joseph, MO. 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 St. Joseph, MO
- Heartland Long Term Acute Hospital, St. Joseph$2,125.00
- Heartland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph$2,125.00
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.