Upper endoscopy with balloon dilation cost in Minnesota
In Minnesota, 47 hospitals publish a cash price for upper endoscopy (EGD) with balloon widening of the esophagus: from $629.12 to $3,363.60, with a median of $1,879.24. The lowest price is at Community Memorial Hospital (Cloquet). The highest price is 5.3× the lowest.
- The median here, $1,879.24, is 20% below the US median of $2,353.05.
- Minnesota ranks 14th of 47 states by median, cheapest first.
- 1 of 47 hospitals list a cash price equal to their full list price, with no self-pay discount.
Minnesota law (Minn. Stat. §144.589): a hospital may not charge an uninsured patient whose household income is under $125,000 more than the lowest amount it would be paid for the same service by a private insurer, counting the insured patient's share. If the cash price below is higher, ask the billing office to apply this limit. Each hospital's page here shows the range of insurer rates in its own file (the "Insurers pay" column), a starting point when you ask. Other states' laws.
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 Nov 6, 2026. See them on a map
Lowest$629.12Community Memorial Hospital
Median$1,879.24half of hospitals charge less
Highest$3,363.60in Minnesota
Lowest saves$1,250.12vs the median
Hospitals in Minnesota, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Memorial Hospital lowest Cloquet · Duluth, MN-WI GS UPR GI NDSC BALO DIL ESOPH | $629.12 | $983.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Regions Hospital St. Paul · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI EGD ballon dilation less than 30 mm diameter | $664.56 | $2,556.00 | Mar 31, 2026 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 |
| Perham Health Perham · Fergus Falls, MN Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | $930.15 | $1,431.00 | Feb 1, 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 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Lakewood Health Center Baudette · Baudette, MN ESPOH EGD DIALATION <30MM | $1,328.88 | $2,373.00 | Sep 30, 2026 source file |
| St. Joseph's Area Health Services Park Rapids · Park Rapids, MN ESPOH EGD DIALATION <30MM | $1,328.88 | $2,373.00 | Sep 30, 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 |
| North Valley Health Center Warren · Grand Forks, ND-MN Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | $1,430.00 | $1,430.00 | Oct 22, 2026 source file |
| St. Francis Medical Center Breckenridge · Wahpeton, ND-MN ESPOH EGD DIALATION <30MM | $1,447.53 | $2,373.00 | Sep 30, 2026 source file |
| Glacial Ridge Hospital Glenwood · Glenwood, MN Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | $1,478.21 | $1,759.77 | Oct 21, 2026 source file |
| Lakewood Health System Staples · Staples, MN Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | $1,538.22 | $2,481.00 | Sep 11, 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 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Meeker County Memorial Hospital Litchfield · Litchfield, MN UGI ENDOSCOPY; W BALLOON DILATION OF ESOPHAGUS (LESS THAN 30 MM) | $1,616.00 | $2,525.00 | Dec 28, 2025 source file |
| Northfield Hospital Northfield · Faribault-Northfield, MN EGD Esoph Balloon Dil | $1,647.00 | $3,939.00 | Apr 16, 2026 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 HC UGI ENDOSCOPY W ESOPHAGEAL DILATION BALLOON <30MM | $1,780.37 | $4,439.82 | Feb 6, 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 |
| M Health Fairview 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 |
| M Health Fairview 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 |
| Olivia Hospital Olivia · Olivia, MN EGD ballon dilation less than 30 mm diameter | $1,808.04 | $2,964.00 | Mar 31, 2026 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 |
| 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 |
| Lifecare Medical Center Roseau · Roseau, MN Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | $2,140.16 | $2,432.00 | Aug 5, 2026 source file |
| Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital Ely · Duluth, MN-WI Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | $2,208.87 | $2,727.00 | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital Duluth · Duluth, MN-WI Fac Egd Balloon Dilation Esophagus <30 Mm Diam | $2,223.33 | $4,087.00 | Apr 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 | Jan 1, 2026 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 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Maple Grove Hospital Maple Grove · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Egd Balloon Dilation Esophagus <30 Mm Diam | $2,572.38 | $4,881.18 | Sep 25, 2026 source file |
| North Memorial Health Care Robbinsdale · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Egd Balloon Dilation Esophagus <30 Mm Diam | $2,604.81 | $4,942.71 | Sep 25, 2026 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 |
| Aspirus Lake View Hospital Two Harbors · Two Harbors, MN Fac Egd Balloon Dilation Esophagus <30 Mm Diam | $3,363.60 | $4,087.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
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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 | 14 | $664.56 | $1,780.37 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | 10 | $629.12 | $2,386.66 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | 2 | $1,430.00 | $2,084.00 |
| Grand Rapids, MN | 2 | $1,879.24 | $2,308.62 |
| Ada, MN | 1 | $2,738.00 | $2,738.00 |
| Baudette, MN | 1 | $1,328.88 | $1,328.88 |
| 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 |
| Faribault-Northfield, MN | 1 | $1,647.00 | $1,647.00 |
| Fergus Falls, MN | 1 | $930.15 | $930.15 |
| Glenwood, MN | 1 | $1,478.21 | $1,478.21 |
| Graceville, MN | 1 | $2,738.00 | $2,738.00 |
| Hutchinson, MN | 1 | $2,530.46 | $2,530.46 |
| Litchfield, MN | 1 | $1,616.00 | $1,616.00 |
| Olivia, MN | 1 | $1,808.04 | $1,808.04 |
| Park Rapids, MN | 1 | $1,328.88 | $1,328.88 |
| Roseau, MN | 1 | $2,140.16 | $2,140.16 |
| Rochester, MN | 1 | $1,404.35 | $1,404.35 |
| Sandstone, MN | 1 | $2,738.00 | $2,738.00 |
| Staples, MN | 1 | $1,538.22 | $1,538.22 |
| Two Harbors, MN | 1 | $3,363.60 | $3,363.60 |
| Wahpeton, ND-MN | 1 | $1,447.53 | $1,447.53 |
Market A metro area (as the Census Bureau defines it) or, outside metro areas, a town. Each links to every hospital price there.
Hospitals How many hospitals publish a cash price for this code here. Each hospital counts once, at its lowest outpatient cash price.
Lowest The lowest cash price among those hospitals.
Median The middle cash price: half of the hospitals charge less, half charge more. One price per hospital. More
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Upper endoscopy (EGD) with balloon widening of the esophagus in other states
- Alabama$2,658.48
- Alaska$3,396.12
- Arizona$3,881.97
- Arkansas$998.53
- California$2,455.00
- Colorado$2,078.96
- Connecticut$6,601.76
- Delaware$2,236.08, 4 hospitals
- Florida$2,808.60
- Georgia$2,081.61
- Hawaii$2,758.00
- Idaho$2,627.87
- Illinois$2,342.75
- Indiana$3,193.70
- Iowa$2,554.40
- Kansas$1,872.88
- Kentucky$3,248.55
- Louisiana$878.72
- Maine$1,211.05
- Maryland$2,506.57, 1 hospital
- Massachusetts$2,971.50
- Michigan$2,269.42
- Mississippi$1,935.00
- Missouri$1,812.50
- Montana$1,333.31
- Nebraska$1,787.40
- Nevada$2,087.00
- New Hampshire$1,379.75
- New Jersey$2,531.28
- New Mexico$2,140.20
- New York$2,443.53
- North Carolina$2,433.60
- North Dakota$2,907.45
- Ohio$3,502.85
- Oklahoma$1,800.00
- Oregon$2,743.25
- Pennsylvania$3,414.00
- Rhode Island$3,047.64
- South Carolina$5,091.10
- South Dakota$2,534.40
- Tennessee$1,093.16
- Texas$1,468.16
- Utah$1,898.25, 4 hospitals
- Vermont$3,144.00
- Virginia$2,353.05
- Washington$2,351.48
- West Virginia$1,569.00
- Wisconsin$2,656.55
- Wyoming$1,823.00
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.