Upper endoscopy cost in Washington without insurance
In Washington, the median cash price for Upper endoscopy with biopsy is $1,828.80 across 21 hospitals, from $217.75 to $5,382.40. The lowest is at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center (Friday Harbor). 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 Washington 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 | 28 | $297.50–$5,517.00 | $1,181.88 | $1,369.55 |
| Upper endoscopy with biopsy Upper endoscopy (EGD) with biopsy · code 43239 | 21 | $217.75–$5,382.40 | $1,828.80 | $1,470.60 |
| Upper endoscopy with balloon dilation Upper endoscopy (EGD) with balloon widening of the esophagus · code 43249 | 26 | $241.80–$5,710.40 | $1,977.13 | $2,091.20 |
| Upper endoscopy with polyp removal Upper endoscopy (EGD) with polyp removal by snare · code 43251 | 12 | $352.30–$6,108.50 | $1,688.04 | $1,914.75 |
| Upper endoscopy with wire-guided dilation Upper endoscopy (EGD) with widening of the esophagus over a guide wire · code 43248 | 13 | $261.30–$5,952.50 | $876.64 | $1,441.25 |
| Upper endoscopy with injection Upper endoscopy (EGD) with injection into the lining · code 43236 | 11 | $358.40–$7,174.05 | $1,219.20 | $1,517.03 |
| Endoscopic cyst drainage Upper endoscopy with drainage of a pseudocyst through the stomach wall · code 43240 | 5 | $701.35–$10,273.10 | $5,227.50 | $3,571.80 |
Outpatient cash prices in Washington. 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 Washington
- PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, Friday Harbor$217.75
- Providence Mount Carmel Hospital, Colville$350.70
- Providence St Joseph Hospital, Chewelah$350.70
- Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, Vancouver$670.80
- Jefferson Healthcare, Port Townsend$811.20
Upper endoscopy cost by metro area in Washington
Upper endoscopy cost in other states
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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.