Upper endoscopy (EGD), diagnostic in St. Louis, MO-IL — inpatient
In St. Louis, MO-IL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for Upper endoscopy (EGD), diagnostic as an inpatient: from $809.60 to $809.60, with a median of $809.60.
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 Apr 24, 2026 and Apr 24, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranken Jordan Home for Convalescent Crippled Children Hospital Maryland Heights, MO Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, simple primary exam (separate procedure) | $809.60 | $1,012.00 | 20% | Apr 24, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $809.60, median $809.60, highest $809.60.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 6 facilities here, median $1,313.65 — 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.