Upper endoscopy with balloon dilation cost in Minnesota
In Minnesota, 33 hospitals publish a cash price for upper endoscopy (EGD) with balloon widening of the esophagus: from $664.56 to $2,738.00, with a median of $1,887.43. The lowest price is at Regions Hospital (St. Paul). The highest price is 4.1× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 43249. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Lowest$664.56Regions Hospital
Median$1,887.43half pay less
Highest$2,738.00in Minnesota
Lowest saves$1,222.87vs the median
Hospitals in Minnesota, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regions Hospital lowest St. Paul · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI EGD ballon dilation less than 30 mm diameter | $664.56 | $2,556.00 | — source file |
| Fairview Maple Grove Surgery Center Maple Grove · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC UGI ENDOSCOPY W ESOPHAGEAL DILATION BALLOON <30MM | $844.11 | $2,105.00 | May 18, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Hospital St. Louis Park · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI EGD ballon dilation less than 30 mm diameter | $1,160.90 | $4,465.00 | — source file |
| Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital Duluth · Duluth, MN-WI Pro Egd Balloon Dilation Esophagus <30 Mm Diam | $1,378.50 | $2,534.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital of Wabasha Wabasha · Rochester, MN HCHG 43249P EGD W/BALLOON DILATION OF ESOPHAGUS | $1,404.35 | $2,306.00 | Jun 27, 2026 source file |
| Lakeview Hospital Stillwater · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI EGD ballon dilation less than 30 mm diameter | $1,598.03 | $4,319.00 | — source file |
| Fairview Bethesda Hospital St. Paul · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC UGI ENDOSCOPY W ESOPHAGEAL DILATION BALLOON <30MM | $1,780.37 | $4,439.82 | Jan 29, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Lakes Health Services Wyoming · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC UGI ENDOSCOPY W ESOPHAGEAL DILATION BALLOON <30MM | $1,780.37 | $4,439.82 | Feb 5, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Northland Regional Hospital Princeton · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC UGI ENDOSCOPY W ESOPHAGEAL DILATION BALLOON <30MM | $1,780.37 | $4,439.82 | Jan 29, 2026 source file |
| M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center Minneapolis · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Outpatient Services | $1,780.37 | $4,439.82 | Feb 6, 2026 source file |
| HealthEast St John's Hospital Maplewood · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC UGI ENDOSCOPY W ESOPHAGEAL DILATION BALLOON <30MM | $1,780.85 | $4,441.00 | Feb 5, 2026 source file |
| HealthEast Woodwinds Hospital Woodbury · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC UGI ENDOSCOPY W ESOPHAGEAL DILATION BALLOON <30MM | $1,780.85 | $4,441.00 | Feb 5, 2026 source file |
| M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital Edina · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC UGI ENDOSCOPY W ESOPHAGEAL DILATION BALLOON <30MM | $1,780.85 | $4,441.00 | Feb 6, 2026 source file |
| Olivia Hospital Olivia · Olivia, MN EGD ballon dilation less than 30 mm diameter | $1,808.04 | $2,964.00 | — source file |
| Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids, MN HC UGI ENDOSCOPY W ESOPHAGEAL DILATION BALLOON <30MM | $1,879.24 | $4,421.73 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Range Regional Health Services Hibbing · Duluth, MN-WI HC UGI ENDOSCOPY W ESOPHAGEAL DILATION BALLOON <30MM | $1,879.24 | $4,421.73 | Jan 29, 2026 source file |
| M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital Burnsville · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC UGI ENDOSCOPY W ESOPHAGEAL DILATION BALLOON <30MM | $1,887.43 | $4,441.00 | Feb 6, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Lake View Hospital Two Harbors · Two Harbors, MN EGD BALLOON DILATION ESOPHAGUS <30 MM DIAM | $2,085.48 | $2,534.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health St. Joseph's Medical Center Brainerd · Brainerd, MN UP GI ENDOSCOPY,BALL DIL,30MM | $2,106.49 | $3,130.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Virginia Virginia · Duluth, MN-WI UP GI ENDOSCOPY,BALL DIL,30MM | $2,327.37 | $3,706.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes Detroit Lakes · Detroit Lakes, MN UP GI ENDOSCOPY,BALL DIL,30MM | $2,379.25 | $3,706.00 | — source file |
| Essentia Health Duluth Duluth · Duluth, MN-WI UP GI ENDOSCOPY,BALL DIL,30MM | $2,445.96 | $3,706.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health St. Mary's Children's Hospital Duluth · Duluth, MN-WI UP GI ENDOSCOPY,BALL DIL,30MM | $2,445.96 | $3,706.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center Duluth · Duluth, MN-WI UP GI ENDOSCOPY,BALL DIL,30MM | $2,445.96 | $3,706.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Hutchinson Hospital Hutchinson · Hutchinson, MN EGD ballon dilation less than 30 mm diameter | $2,530.46 | $5,501.00 | — source file |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center Bemidji · Bemidji, MN ED 43249 UPPER GI WBALLOON DIL | $2,695.20 | $3,369.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Ada Ada · Ada, MN UP GI ENDOSCOPY,BALL DIL,30MM | $2,738.00 | $3,705.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Deer River Deer River · Grand Rapids, MN UP GI ENDOSCOPY,BALL DIL,30MM | $2,738.00 | $3,705.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Fosston Fosston · Grand Forks, ND-MN UP GI ENDOSCOPY,BALL DIL,30MM | $2,738.00 | $3,705.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Holy Trinity Hospital Graceville · Graceville, MN UP GI ENDOSCOPY,BALL DIL,30MM | $2,738.00 | $3,705.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Moose Lake Moose Lake · Duluth, MN-WI UP GI ENDOSCOPY,BALL DIL,30MM | $2,738.00 | $3,705.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Northern Pines Aurora · Duluth, MN-WI UP GI ENDOSCOPY,BALL DIL,30MM | $2,738.00 | $3,705.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| Essentia Health Sandstone Sandstone · Sandstone, MN UP GI ENDOSCOPY,BALL DIL,30MM | $2,738.00 | $3,705.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 12 | $664.56 | $1,780.37 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | 8 | $1,378.50 | $2,445.96 |
| Grand Rapids, MN | 2 | $1,879.24 | $2,308.62 |
| Ada, MN | 1 | $2,738.00 | $2,738.00 |
| Bemidji, MN | 1 | $2,695.20 | $2,695.20 |
| Brainerd, MN | 1 | $2,106.49 | $2,106.49 |
| Detroit Lakes, MN | 1 | $2,379.25 | $2,379.25 |
| Graceville, MN | 1 | $2,738.00 | $2,738.00 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | 1 | $2,738.00 | $2,738.00 |
| Hutchinson, MN | 1 | $2,530.46 | $2,530.46 |
| Olivia, MN | 1 | $1,808.04 | $1,808.04 |
| Rochester, MN | 1 | $1,404.35 | $1,404.35 |
| Sandstone, MN | 1 | $2,738.00 | $2,738.00 |
| Two Harbors, MN | 1 | $2,085.48 | $2,085.48 |
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.
Upper endoscopy (EGD) with balloon widening of the esophagus in other states
- Alabama$6,975.00
- Alaska$3,660.80
- Arizona$2,044.25
- Arkansas$1,767.56
- California$2,455.00
- Colorado$2,370.20
- Connecticut$6,601.88
- Delaware$2,236.08
- Florida$3,322.20
- Georgia$4,548.00
- Hawaii$1,611.00
- Idaho$4,686.00
- Illinois$2,196.60
- Indiana$2,009.20
- Iowa$2,656.80
- Kansas$4,481.52
- Kentucky$1,190.74
- Louisiana$824.88
- Maine$1,080.43
- Maryland$2,517.79
- Massachusetts$2,118.35
- Michigan$1,647.10
- Mississippi$1,123.00
- Missouri$3,146.71
- Montana$1,308.82
- Nebraska$1,373.60
- Nevada$2,087.00
- New Hampshire$839.84
- New Jersey$2,167.77
- New Mexico$1,761.90
- New York$2,134.21
- North Carolina$2,441.18
- North Dakota$2,396.80
- Ohio$3,341.52
- Oklahoma$925.01
- Oregon$1,675.20
- Pennsylvania$3,414.00
- Rhode Island$3,047.64
- South Carolina$7,884.57
- South Dakota$1,356.53
- Tennessee$1,012.97
- Texas$1,138.20
- Utah$1,476.09
- Vermont$1,455.25
- Virginia$5,143.18
- Washington$1,977.13
- West Virginia$1,433.25
- Wisconsin$1,647.10
- Wyoming$873.02
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.