Upper endoscopy (EGD), diagnostic in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA — inpatient
In Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for Upper endoscopy (EGD), diagnostic as an inpatient: from $2,111.76 to $2,111.76, with a median of $2,111.76.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 43235, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Sep 15, 2026 and Sep 15, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watsonville Community Hospital Watsonville, CA EGD DIAGNOSTIC BRUSH WASH | $2,111.76 | $3,519.60 | 40% | Sep 15, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $2,111.76, median $2,111.76, highest $2,111.76.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $2,111.76 — 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.