Upper endoscopy cost in Tucson, AZ without insurance
In the Tucson, AZ area, the median cash price for Upper endoscopy with biopsy is $3,691.04 across 4 hospitals. The lowest, $2,944.58, is at Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita (Sahuarita) and 1 other hospital. The US median is $1,564.25.
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 Tucson, AZ 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 | 4 | $1,764.58 | $2,434.23 | $1,467.98 |
| Upper endoscopy with biopsy Upper endoscopy (EGD) with biopsy · code 43239 | 4 | $2,944.58 | $3,691.04 | $1,564.25 |
| Upper endoscopy with balloon dilation Upper endoscopy (EGD) with balloon widening of the esophagus · code 43249 | 4 | $2,737.94 | $3,419.95 | $2,196.60 |
| Upper endoscopy with polyp removal Upper endoscopy (EGD) with polyp removal by snare · code 43251 | 4 | $3,585.55 | $4,417.57 | $2,043.00 |
| Upper endoscopy with wire-guided dilation Upper endoscopy (EGD) with widening of the esophagus over a guide wire · code 43248 | 1 | $9,459.37 | $9,459.37 | $1,482.00 |
| Upper endoscopy with injection Upper endoscopy (EGD) with injection into the lining · code 43236 | 4 | $1,907.04 | $2,099.67 | $1,522.95 |
Outpatient cash prices in Tucson, AZ. 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 Tucson, AZ
- Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita, Sahuarita$2,944.58
- Northwest Sahurita Hospital, Tucson$2,944.58
- Northwest Hospital, Tucson$4,437.50
- Oro Valley Hospital, Tucson$4,684.70
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.