Upper endoscopy with balloon dilation cost in Elkhart, IN — inpatient
In Elkhart-Goshen, IN, 1 hospital lists a cash price for upper endoscopy (EGD) with balloon widening of the esophagus as an inpatient: from $30,507.41 to $30,507.41, with a median of $30,507.41. Across Indiana, the median is $2,009.20 at 20 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 43249, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Aug 14, 2026 and Aug 14, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goshen Hospital Goshen, IN · (574) 364-1000 Esoph egd dilation <30 mm | $30,507.41 | $43,582.02 | $1,904.99–$34,516.96 | 30% | Aug 14, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $30,507.41, median $30,507.41, highest $30,507.41.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $3,945.96 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
This code covers upper endoscopy in which a balloon is used to stretch a narrowed part of the esophagus.
What the price covers
The facility price covers the endoscopy room, equipment and recovery. The doctor, sedation and any lab exam of tissue are usually billed separately.