Upper endoscopy cost in District of Columbia without insurance
In District of Columbia, the median cash price for Upper endoscopy with biopsy is $1,424.78 across 2 hospitals, from $1,213.77 to $1,635.79. The lowest is at National Rehabilitation Hospital (Washington). 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 27, 2026 One price per hospital: its lowest outpatient cash price for the code
Upper endoscopy prices in District of Columbia 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 | Range | Median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper endoscopy Upper endoscopy (EGD), diagnostic · code 43235 | 2 | $748.74–$1,463.49 | $1,106.12 | $1,464.80 |
| Upper endoscopy with biopsy Upper endoscopy (EGD) with biopsy · code 43239 | 2 | $1,213.77–$1,635.79 | $1,424.78 | $1,570.76 |
Outpatient cash prices in District of Columbia. 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 state.
Lowest Upper endoscopy with biopsy prices in District of Columbia
- National Rehabilitation Hospital, Washington$1,213.77
- MedStar Georgetown Hospital, Northwest Washington$1,635.79
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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.