Upper endoscopy with biopsy cost in Columbia, SC — inpatient
In Columbia, SC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for upper endoscopy (EGD) with biopsy as an inpatient: from $11,113.00 to $11,113.00, with a median of $11,113.00. Across South Carolina, the median is $6,597.89 at 11 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 43239, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Medical Center West Columbia, SC · (803) 791-2000 Hc Egd With Biopsy | $11,113.00 | $11,113.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $11,113.00, median $11,113.00, highest $11,113.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $11,113.00 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
This upper endoscopy (EGD) looks at the esophagus, stomach and first part of the small intestine and takes one or more tissue samples (biopsies). Biopsies can check for things like H. pylori infection, celiac disease or abnormal cells.
What the price covers
The facility price covers the procedure room and recovery. The gastroenterologist, anesthesia and the pathologist's exam of the biopsy samples are usually billed separately.