Upper endoscopy cost in Massachusetts without insurance
In Massachusetts, the median cash price for Upper endoscopy with biopsy is $1,819.21 across 16 hospitals, from $301.00 to $3,805.00. The lowest is at The Mercy Hospital (Springfield). The US median is $1,470.60.
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 23, 2026 One price per hospital: its lowest outpatient cash price for the code
Upper endoscopy prices in Massachusetts 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 | 17 | $861.98–$3,236.00 | $1,819.21 | $1,369.55 |
| Upper endoscopy with biopsy Upper endoscopy (EGD) with biopsy · code 43239 | 16 | $301.00–$3,805.00 | $1,819.21 | $1,470.60 |
| Upper endoscopy with balloon dilation Upper endoscopy (EGD) with balloon widening of the esophagus · code 43249 | 16 | $377.00–$5,322.80 | $2,118.35 | $2,091.20 |
| Upper endoscopy with polyp removal Upper endoscopy (EGD) with polyp removal by snare · code 43251 | 13 | $1,218.60–$5,322.80 | $3,245.00 | $1,914.75 |
| Upper endoscopy with wire-guided dilation Upper endoscopy (EGD) with widening of the esophagus over a guide wire · code 43248 | 11 | $408.00–$3,854.00 | $2,350.60 | $1,441.25 |
| Upper endoscopy with injection Upper endoscopy (EGD) with injection into the lining · code 43236 | 13 | $337.50–$4,969.04 | $1,975.00 | $1,517.03 |
| Endoscopic cyst drainage Upper endoscopy with drainage of a pseudocyst through the stomach wall · code 43240 | 6 | $961.20–$16,017.12 | $10,395.91 | $3,571.80 |
Outpatient cash prices in Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts
- The Mercy Hospital, Springfield$301.00
- Boston Medical Center South, Brockton$853.84
- Boston Medical Center Brighton, Boston$889.15
- Boston Medical Center, Boston$996.75
- Tufts Medical Center, Boston$1,402.10
Upper endoscopy cost by metro area in Massachusetts
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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.