Upper endoscopy (EGD), diagnostic in Brainerd, MN — inpatient
In Brainerd, MN, 1 hospital lists a cash price for Upper endoscopy (EGD), diagnostic as an inpatient: from $1,809.70 to $1,809.70, with a median of $1,809.70.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 43235, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jan 1, 2026 and Jan 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health St. Joseph's Medical Center Brainerd, MN UPPER GI ENDOSCOPY,DIAGNOSIS | $1,809.70 | $2,689.00 | 33% | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,809.70, median $1,809.70, highest $1,809.70.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,809.70 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
An upper endoscopy (EGD) uses a thin, flexible camera passed through the mouth to look at the esophagus, stomach and first part of the small intestine. It is used to look into heartburn, trouble swallowing, bleeding or stomach pain. This diagnostic version takes no biopsy.
What the price covers
The facility price covers the procedure room and recovery. The gastroenterologist's fee and anesthesia or sedation are often billed separately.